2010 SKODA FABIA dimensions

Contents 4
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system*
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill Start Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrohydraulic power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitoring system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
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The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of category N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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First-aid box* and Warning triangle* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./44 kW - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU 5/EU 2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./63 kW - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,6 l/77 kW - EU 4, EU 2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./132 kW TSI - EU 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./55 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR - EU°5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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130130132135136137137137139140140141141141142143145145146146149150150151152152155155155155159
162162162163165165167169171172176178178184184184184185185185185185186186187190192195195200
207207207207207207207208209210212214216218220222224226228230232235
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Breakdown assistance
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The vehicle tool kit and the lifting jack* are
housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel*
 page 185, fig. 150
or in the space for the spare wheel. There is also space here for
the removable ball for the trailer towing device. The vehicle tool kit contains the following
parts (depending on equipment fitted):

wheel wrench*;

wire clamps for removing the full wheel trims;

towing eye;

Adapter for the safety wheel bolts*;

Extraction pliers for wheel bolt caps;

Replacement bulb set;

Screwdriver*.
Before placing the lifting jack back in its storage area, screw in the arm of the lifting jack fully.
WARNING
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The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
On no account attempt to lift a heavier vehicle or other loads - risk of injury!
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely attached in the luggage
compartment.Tyre repair kitThe tyre repair kit is intended for the repair
of minor tyre defects. The tyre repair kit
contains a compressor, inflation bottle,
operating instructions and accessories.
The repair with the tyre repair kit is
not at all intended to replace
a permanent repair
on the tyre; this repair only serves to re
ach a workshop. The repair can be undertaken
on the vehicle immediately.
Please read the attached in
structions carefully before
the repair. The ty re re pa ir kit i s s towed in a n ins er ted foa m pie ce unde r the lugga ge com pa r tment cover or in the right part
of the luggage compartment.
Spare wheel*The spare wheel is stowed in th
e spare wheel well in the luggage
compartment below the floor covering.The spare wheel lies in a well under the floor covering of the luggage compartment and is fixed in place along with a vehicle tool kit box using a special screw
fig. 151
.
One should check the inflation pressure in
the spare wheel (at best when generally
checking the tyre air pressures - see sign on the fuel filler flap
page 163) to ensure
that the spare wheel is always ready to use. Unidirectional tyres* If you have such tyres on your vehi
cle, please refer to the notes below:

The spare wheel provided with a car fitted with unidirectional tyres has different
dimensions. The wheel is provided with a warning sticker.
The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Do not drive faster than 80 km/h with this spare wheel and pay particular attention
while driving. Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
The inflation pressure for this spare wheel is identical to the inflation pressure of
the standard tyres.
Use this spare wheel only to reach the nearest specialist garage as it is not intended
for continuous use.
Fig. 151 Luggage compartment: Spare wheel
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Technical Data
209
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
DimensionsDimensions (mm)
FA B I A
FA B I A S CO U T
FA B I A R S
COMBI
COMBI GreenLine
COMBI SCOUT
CO M B I R S
Length
4000
4032
4029
4247
4247
4275
4276
Width
1642
1658
1642
1642
1642
1658
1642
Width including exterior mirror
1886
1886
1886
1886
1886
1886
1886
Height
1498/1513
a)/1484
b)
a)The value corresponds to the status with rough road package.b)The value corresponds to the status with sport chassis.
1498/1513
a)/1484
b)
1492
1498/1513
a)/1484
b)
1484
1498/1513
a)/1484
b)
1494
Clearance
134/149
a)/119
b)
134
129
135/149
a)/119
b)
119
135
129
Wheel base
2465
2465
2464
2465
2465
2465
2464
Track gauge front / rear
1433/1426
1433/1426
1423/1415
1433/1426
1417/1410
1433/1426
1423/1415
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Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust
that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and
engineering, may be introduced at any time. The information about scope of delivery,
appearance, performances, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, standards and
functions of the vehicle is only correct at the time of publication. Certain items of
equipment might only be installed later on (information given by the local Škoda
Service Partner) or only envisaged for particular markets. It is therefore not possible for
legal claims to be made based on the data, illustrations and descriptions contained in
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We reserve the right to make changes to this document.
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