2010 SKODA FABIA fuel consumption

Contents 4
Transporting children safely
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Technology
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of category N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)
6Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)The Owner's Manual has been systematically designed, in order to make it easy for you to find and absorb the information you require.Chapters, table of contents and subject indexThe text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which are combined into easy-to-read
chapters
. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is highlighted at the bottom right of the page. The
Table of contents
is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed
Subject
index
at the end of the Owner's Manual helps
you to rapidly find the information you
are looking for.SectionsThe majority of
Sections
apply to all models.
Since there is a wide range of different equipment and options available it is clearly unavoidable, despite dividing the contents
into sections, that
mention may be made
of equipment whic
h is not fitted to your vehicle.
Brief information and instructionsEach section has a
Heading
.
This is followed by
Brief information
(in large italic lettering), which tells you the
subject which is dealt with in this section. Most of the illustrations are accompanied by an
Instruction
(in relatively large letters)
which explains to you in a straightforw
ard way the action you have to take.
Work steps

which have to be carried out are illustrated with a hyphen.Direction indicationsAll direction indications such as “left”, “right”,
“front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.Explanation of symbols Equipment which is marked in such a way is only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as opti
onal equipment for certain models.
 End of a section.
 The section is continued on the next page.NotesAll four kinds of notes, which are used in th
e text, are always stated at the end of the
respective section.
WARNING
The most important notes are marked
with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury. While reading the text you will frequent
ly encounter a double arrow followed
by a small warning symbol. This symbol is intended to draw your attention to a WARNING note at the end of the section to which you must pay careful atten- tion.
Caution
A Caution
note draws your attention to the possib
ility of damage to your vehicle (e.g.
damage to gearbox), or points ou
t general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An
Environmental
note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips
aimed at reducing your fuel consumption.
Note
A normal
Note
draws your attention in a general way to important information.
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Instruments and warning lights
16Shift into the next higher gear or select th
e selector lever position D of the automatic
gearbox before reaching the red zone of the rev counter scale. Avoid high engine speeds du
ring the driving time and before the engine has been
warmed up to operating temperature
page 145.
For the sake of the environment
Shif ting to a highe r g ear in g ood tim e hel p
s to reduce the fuel
consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life and reliability of the engine.SpeedometerWarning against excessive speeds* An acoustic warning signal will sound when
the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilometres
per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle speed goes below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only
valid for some countries.
Coolant temperature gauge*The coolant temperature gauge
page 15, fig. 15
operates only when the ignition
is switched on. In order to avoid any damage to the engine,
please pay attention to the following notes
regarding the temperature ranges. Cold range If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not yet reached its operating temperatur
e. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle
and at severe engine loads.
The operating range The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may
also move further to the right at high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning symbol
 in the instrument cl
uster does not flash.
If the symbol
 in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature
is too high or the coolant
level
is too low. Observe the guidelines
 page 29, “Coolant temperature/coolant quantity
 ”.
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes
page 166, “Working in the engine
compartment” before opening the bonn
et and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet impair the cooling effi
ciency of the coolant. There is
then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temper
atures and high engine loads.
Fuel gauge*The fuel gauge
page 15, fig. 15
only operates when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of
about 45 litres. The warning symbol
 in the instrument
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank.
This symbol is a reminder for you,
that you must
refuel
.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel!
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.On some vehicles, the fuel gauge is shown
in the display of the instrument cluster.
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19
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
In order to minimise the fuel consumptio
n, a recommendation for shifting into
another gear is indicated in the display. If the control unit recognises that it is a
ppropriate to change the gear, an arrow is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether it is recom- mended to shift into a higher or lower gear. At the same time, the recommended gear is indicated instead of the currently engaged gear .Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*IntroductionThe multi-functional indicator appears in the display
fig. 18
or in the information
display
page 22 depending on the equipm
ent fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers
you a range of us
eful information:
On vehicles which are fitted out with information display*, it is possible to switch off the display of some information.
Note

In certain national versions th
e displays appear in the Imperial system of measures.

If the display of the second speed is acti
vated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is equi
pped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in
the middle of the display field
fig. 18
.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a
1 appears in the display.
A 2 shown in the display means that data
relates to the total distance memory
(memory 2). Switching over the memory takes place with the button
page 20, fig. 19
on the
windshield wiper lever. Single-trip memory (memory 1) The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued
within 2 hours
after switching off
the ignition. The memory will be is automatica
lly erased, on the other hand, if the trip
is interrupted for
more than 2 hours
.
Total-trip memory (memory 2) The total distance driven memory gathers
data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes driving or 1.999 kilometres driven and on vehicles which are fitted with informatio
n display* up to a total of 99 hours and 59
minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts from anew.
The outside temperature
 page 20
Driving time
page 20
Current fuel consumption
page 21
Average fuel consumption
page 21
Range
page 21
Distance driven
page 21
Average speed
page 21
Current speed*
page 21
Warning against excessive speeds*
page 22
AB
AA
Fig. 18 Multi-functional indicator
AB
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20The total-trip memory will not, contrary to
the single-trip memory, be deleted after a
period of interr
uption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory
1 and
2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.Using the systemThe rocker switch and the button are
located on the windshield wiper lever
 fig. 19
.
Selecting the memory– Short-term pressing of the button on the windshield wiper lever allows to select
the desired memory.
Selecting the functions– Press the top or bottom rocker switch
for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this way,
call up in sequence the individual func
tions of the multi-functional indicator.
Setting function to zero– Select the memory you want. – Press button for more than 1 second. The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button :

average fuel consumption;

distance driven;

average speed;

driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional in
dicator when the igniti
on is switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you last selected before switch
ing off the ignition.
Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on. If the outside temperature drops below +4°C,
a snow flake symbol (warning signal for
ice on the road) appears in front of the temperature indicator and flashes for 10 seconds, then remains displayed together with the outside temperature. At the same time an audible signal sounds.
After pressing the rocker switch on the windshield
wiper lever
fig. 19
, the function which was shown last is indicated.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information
given on the outside temperature display
that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be present on the road surface even at temperatur
es around +4°C - warning, drive with
care!Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display
page 19. If you wish to calculate the dr
iving time from a particular time of
day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button  fig. 19
.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes and on vehicles which are fitted with information display*, it is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is set back to null
if this period is exceeded.
Fig. 19 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements
AA
ABAB
AA
AB
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AA
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21
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Current fuel consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This infor- mation can help you to adapt your style of
driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
achieve. The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km
page 19, fig. 18
. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co
nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel
consumption over a cert
ain period of time,
you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the button on the windshield wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19
. A zero appears in the display for the
first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory. The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consum
ed will not be indicated.
RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on
the display. It indicates the distance you
can still drive with your vehicle based on th
e present level of fuel in the tank for the
same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After
lighting up of the indicator light for the
fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is ta
ken as a basis for calculating the range. If
you drive in a more economical manner fr
om this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after discon
necting the battery), the fuel consumption of
10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range;
afterwards the value is adapted accordingly
to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display  page 19. If you wish to calculate the distance
driven as of a particular time, you must
e ras e the m emor y a t thi s mom ent in ti me by pres sing the button on the winds hie ld wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19
.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1 999 km or on vehicles with information display*, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour
page 19. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain period
of time, you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement by pressing the button on the windshield wiper lever
page 20, fig. 19
.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory.The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Current speed*The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indicated on the display
page 15, fig. 15
.
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AB
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Lights and Visibility
54The rear interior lighting is op
erated by pressi
ng the button
page 53, fig. 43
.
The button has two positions for the interior li
ghting at the rear. In the first position, the
interior lighting is switched on permanently, in the second position (after pressing) it is switched via the door contacts.
Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th
e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10
minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater
on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 44
- the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running. The rear wind
ow heater
switches
off automatically after 7 minutes.
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window
heater is switched off automatically, the
warning light flashes in the button.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free fr
om mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy  page 149, “Saving electricity”.Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow
fig. 45
.
The vanity mirrors* in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in direc- tion of arrow .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment area of the head airbags if any objects, su
ch as ball-point pens
etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is deployed.
Fig. 44 Switch for rear window heater

Fig. 4 Sun visor: swivelling outA1
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Seats and Storage
72– If it is necessary, the position of the bicy
cles in the vehicle can be additionally recti-
fied.
WARNING

When transporting passengers and objects, which require the seats to be
folded forwards, ensure the safety of the passengers being transported.
Place the bicycles in the bicycle carrier in such a position that no collision
between the steering arm and
the rear window can occur.
The roof rack*DescriptionPay attention to the following points if you wish to transport luggage or other items on the roof of your vehicle:
A special roof luggage rack system was de
veloped for the vehicle, that is why you
should only use a roof luggage rack which has been released for use by Škoda Auto.
The base carrier is the basis for a comple
te roof luggage rack system. Separate
additional holders are required for safety reasons for transporting luggage, bikes, surf- boards, skis and boats.
The basic version of the roof luggage rack
system and further components can be
obtained from Škoda original accessories.
Caution

If you use other roof rack systems or if the
roof bars are not properly fitted, then any
damage which may result to your car is no
t covered by the warranty agreements. It is
therefore essential to pay attention to the fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system.
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened
sliding/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
Ensure that the opened boot lid does not collide with the roof load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag resu
lts in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
If a roof rail is not fitted onto a vehicle at the works, it is obtainable from a specialist garage which carries out the professional fitting.Attachment pointsInstalling– Insert the attachment points of the roof rack into the mounts of the body so that
the pins of the attachment points grasp into the holes of the body.Note

Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
attached instructions.
If you have any questions, plea
se contact a specialist garage.
Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof lu
ggage rack system. The maximum permissible
roof load (including roof rack system) of
75 kg
and the maximum
permissible total
weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
Fig. 72 Attachment points for base roof carrier
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