2011 SKODA FABIA oil level

Engine coolant expansion reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and die-
sel engines is practically identical. 
Engine oil Check engine oil level The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.
Fig. 129 Dipstick
Checking the oil level
– Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has
reached its operating temperature ⇒  .
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒  in Working in the engine compartment on page 154.
– Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil sump. Take out
the dipstick.
– Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again fully.
– Then withdraw the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
1 2
3
4
5
6 Oil level within range
a –
You must not top up the oil.
Oil level within range b –
You may top up the oil. It is possible that the oil level may then be within
range a after doing this.
Oil level within range c –
You must top up the oil ⇒ page 156. It is sufficient, once this is done, to keep
the oil level is within range b .
It is normal for the engine to consume oil. The oil consumption may be as much as
0.5 l/1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. The oil consumption may be slightly higher than this
during the first 5 000 kilometres.
One should therefore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably every time
after the fuel tank is filled or after driving for long stretches.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range a if the engine has
been operating at high loads, for example during a lengthy motorway trip during
the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high mountain pass, but not
above this .
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is
too low ⇒ page 23, Engine oil  . In this case, check the oil level as soon as
possible. Top up with an appropriate quantity of oil. CAUTION
● Always check the oil level on vehicles with engine 1.2 l/44 kW when the engine
is cold. Otherwise the measuring result is incorrect und oil could be incorrectly re-
plenished - risk of engine damage!
● The oil level must on no account extend beyond the range A . Danger of dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
● Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing to top up with oil. Switch the engine off and obtain profes-
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe en-
gine damage. Note
Engine oil specifications ⇒  page 195.  155
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Replenishing engine oil
–
Inspecting the engine oil level ⇒ page 155.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒ 
page 195.
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ 
page 155.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick in fully. WARNING
● Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil - a
risk of fire!
● Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ 
page 153, Working in the engine
compartment before working in the engine compartment. For the sake of the environment
The oil level must on no account be above the range a ⇒ page 155. Oil will other-
wise be drawn in through the crankcase ventilation and may pass through the ex-
haust system to atmosphere. The oil may combust in the catalytic converter and
damage it. 
Changing engine oil The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator
⇒ page 12.WARNING
● Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required professional
knowledge!
● Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ 
page 153, Working in the engine
compartment before working in the engine compartment.
● First of all, let the engine cool down, wear an eye protection and gloves -
risk of caustic burns due to hot oil. CAUTION
You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage! Dam-
age, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty. For the sake of the environment
● You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
● In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the necessary
special tools and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you
have the oil and oil filter change carried out by an authorised ŠKODA Service Part-
ner. Note
After your skin has come in contact with the oil, you must thoroughly wash your
skin. 
Cooling system
Coolant The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.
The cooling system does not require any maintenance under normal operating
conditions. The coolant consists of water with a concentration of coolant additive
of 40 %. This mixture not only provides antifreeze protection down to -25°C but
also protects the cooling and heating system from corrosion. It also prevents the
formation of scale and significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant.
You must therefore not reduce the concentration of antifreeze agent in the cool- ant by adding water, also not during the summer months or in countries with a
warm climate. The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must be at
least 40 %.
You can increase the amount of antifreeze in the coolant if a higher concentration
of antifreeze is necessary for climatic reasons but only up to 60% (antifreeze pro- tection down to approx. -40°C). The antifreeze protection tails off above that con-
centration.
Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland)
are already factory-filled with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down
to about -35°C. In these countries the concentration of coolant additive should be
at least 50 %.
Coolant
The cooling system is factory-filled with coolant (purple in colour), which complies
with the specification TL-VW 774

G. £156
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When refilling, we only recommend you use the same antifreeze described on the
antifreeze expansion tank.
Please contact an authorised
ŠKODA
Service Partner if you have any questions re-
garding the coolant or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant.
An authorised ŠKODA Service Partner can also supply you with the correct coolant
additives.
Coolant capacity Petrol engines Capacities (in liter)
1.2 ltr./44 kW - EU5 5,5
1.2 l/51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK 5,5
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5 7,7
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5 7,7
1.4 ltr./63 kW - EU5 5,5
1.4 ltr./132 kW TSI - EU5 6,6
1.6 ltr./77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK 5,5
Diesel engines Capacities (in liter)
1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 6,6
1.6 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 8,4
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 8,4
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 8,4
CAUTION
● Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in particular,
involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect.
● Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of coolant
and, as a consequence of this, result in major engine damage. Inspecting the coolant level Fig. 130 Engine compartment: Coolant
expansion bottle
The coolant expansion bottle is located in the engine compartment on the right.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒  in Working in the engine compartment on page 154.
– Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle ⇒ fig. 130. The cool-
ant level when the engine is cold must lie between the “MIN” B and “MAX”
A markings. The level may also rise slightly above the “MAX” marking when the
engine is warm.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light
in the instrument cluster 
⇒ page 23. We still recommend inspecting the coolant
level directly at the reservoir from time to time.
Loss of coolant
A loss of coolant is first and foremost an indication of a leak in the system. You
should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have
the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
Losses can only occur through the pressure relief in the cap of the coolant expan-
sion bottle which is completely free of leaks if the coolant boils as a result of over-
heating and is forced out of the cooling system. WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 153,
Working in the engine com-
partment before working in the engine compartment. £ 157
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Brake fluid
Inspecting the brake fluid level Fig. 131 Engine compartment: Brake flu-
id reservoir
The brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment. The
brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side
of the engine compartment.
– Switch the engine off.
– Open the bonnet ⇒  in Working in the engine compartment on page 154.
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir ⇒ fig. 131 . The level must be be-
tween the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear
and automatic adjustment of the brake pads, and is perfectly normal.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid lev-
el drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking. If
the brake fluid level is too low, this is indicated by the warning light  lighting up
in the instrument cluster ⇒ page 26. In this case stop immediately and do not
drive any further! Obtain professional assistance. WARNING
● Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ 
page 153, Working in the engine
compartment before working in the engine compartment.
● If the fluid level has dropped below the MIN marking, do not drive any fur-
ther - risk of accident! Contact a Škoda dealer to obtain professional assis-
tance. Replacing brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture. This causes the fluid to absorb moisture from the
surrounding air over a period of time. Excessive water in the brake fluid may be
the cause of corrosion in the brake system. The water content also lowers the
boiling point of the brake fluid.
Only new genuine brake fluid from
ŠKODA may be used. The brake fluid must
comply with one of the following standards or specifications:
● VW 501 14,
● FMVSS 116 DOT4,
● DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4.
We recommend that you have the brake fluid replaced by an authorised ŠKODA
Service Partner as part of an Inspection Service. WARNING
● Using old brake fluid can result in severe stress on the brakes because of
the formation of vapour bubbles in the brake system. This greatly impairs the
braking efficiency and thus also the safety of your vehicle. CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the paintwork of the vehicle. For the sake of the environment
Due to issues with disposal, the special tools and knowledge required, we recom-
mend you have the brake fluid replaced by an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner.
Battery General information Improper handling of the vehicle battery can cause damage. We therefore recom-
mend you have work on the vehicle battery carried out by an authorised
ŠKODA
Service Partner.
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any
work on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to
comply with the warning instructions ⇒  stated below and with the general ap-
plicable rules of safety. £ 159
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WARNING
● If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescri-
bed distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In
this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
● Never start the engine with the vehicle sitting on the raised jack - danger
of suffering injury. CAUTION
If you have to change a wheel on a slope first block the opposite wheel with a
stone or similar object in order to secure the vehicle from unexpectedly rolling
away. Note
Comply with the national legal regulations. 
Changing a wheel Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
–
Take off the full wheel trim ⇒ page 173 or the caps ⇒ page 173 .
– Slacken the wheel bolts ⇒ page 173.
– Jack up the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is clear of the ground
⇒ page 174.
– Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper etc.).
– Take off the wheel.
– Fit on the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts slightly.
– Lower the car.
– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly, alternately and diagonally using the wrench
(crosswise) ⇒ page 173.
– Mount the full wheel trim/wheel trim cap or the caps. Note
● All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
● You must never grease or oil the wheel bolts!
● When fitting on unidirectional tyres, ensure that the tyres rotate in the correct
direction ⇒ page 164 . 
Subsequent steps After changing the wheel, you must perform the following steps.
–
Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
– Stow the replaced wheel in the luggage compartment.
– Check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel just mounted as soon as possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible. Steel and light alloy wheels must be tightened to a tight-
ening torque of 120 Nm

.
– Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about possibilities
for getting repairs done. WARNING
It is necessary to observe the guidelines given on ⇒ page 166,
New tyres and
wheels if the vehicle is subsequently fitted with tyres which are different to
those it was fitted with at the works. Note
● If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and
difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque.
● Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-
ening torque can be checked. 172
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Engine oil specifications
The grade of engine oil should be selected in accordance with pre-
cise specifications.
The engine of your vehicle has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil which you
can use throughout the year - except in extreme climatic regions.
You can mix various oils together with each other when refilling with oil. This does
not, however, apply for models with flexible service intervals (QG1).
Engine oils are, of course, undergoing continuous further development. Thus the
information stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publica-
tion.
Specialist garages are informed by ŠKODA about the latest changes. We recom-
mend having this oil change undertaken by a specialist garage.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following must be indicated sepa-
rately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
Engine oil specifications for models with flexible service intervals (QG1) Petrol engines Specification Content
a) 1.2 ltr./44 kW - EU5 VW 503 00, VW 504 00 2,8
1.2 l/51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK VW 503 00, VW 504 00 2,8
1.4 ltr./63 kW - EU5 VW 503 00, VW 504 00 3,2
1.4 ltr./132 kW TSI - EU5 VW 504 00 3,6
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5 VW 504 00 3,6
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5 VW 504 00 3,6
a)
Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level
must be between the markings ⇒ page 155, Check engine oil level .Diesel engines Specification Content
a) 1.2 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
1.6 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
a)
Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level
must be between the markings ⇒ page 155, Check engine oil level . Engine oil specifications for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) Petrol engines Specification Content
a) 1.2 ltr./44 kW - EU5 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 2,8
1.2 l/51 kW - EU5 / EU2 DDK VW 501 01, VW 502 00 2,8
1.4 ltr./63 kW - EU5 VW 501 01, VW 502 00 3,2
1.6 ltr./77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK VW 501 01, VW 502 00 3,6
1.4 ltr./132 kW TSI - EU5 VW 502 00 3,6
1.2 ltr./63 kW TSI - EU5 VW 502 00 3,6
1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI - EU5 VW 502 00 3,6
a)
Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level
must be between the markings ⇒ page 155, Check engine oil level .
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA A2 or ACEA A3
can be used once for refilling. Diesel engines Specification Content
a) 1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU4/
EU5
VW 507 00 4,3
1.6 ltr./55 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
1.6 ltr./66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
1.6 ltr./77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 VW 507 00 4,3
a)
Oil capacity with oil filter change. Inspect oil level when filling; do not fill up too much. The oil level
must be between the markings ⇒ page 155, Check engine oil level .
If the oils specified above are not available, oils according to ACEA B3 or ACEA B4
can be used once for refilling. CAUTION
Only the above-mentioned oils may be used on vehicles with flexible service inter-
vals (QG1). We recommend always refilling with oil of the same specification since
this will maintain the properties of the oil. In exceptional cases, you must top up
only once engine oil complying with Specification VW 502 00 (only for petrol en-
gines) or Specification VW 505 01 (only for diesel engines) to maximum 0.5 litres.
You must not use other engine oils - risk of engine damage! £ 195
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Index
A
Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
ABS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Adjusting seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 106
Adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Alternator Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Antilock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Antilock brake system (ABS) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Assistance systems Start-stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Emergency programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Selector lever-emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Automatic vehicle wash systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Automatic wiper/washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
140
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 159 change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Operation in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Bicycle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Boot lid Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Brake Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Brake system Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Button on the driver's door Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electrical power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
C Car jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170, 174
Car state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
unlock
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Changing wheels around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Check engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Children and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Child safety seat on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Classification into groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Climatronic Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . . . . 79
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cockpit General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Convenience operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Converting/masking over headlights . . . . . . . . . . 140 208
Index

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Warning light
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Coolant quantity Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Coolant temperature/coolant level Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cruise control Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Cup holder front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
D
Dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Daylight driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 189
De-icing the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Diesel engines Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Diesel particle filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Direction indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Door
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Driving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
E EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Electrically adjustable rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electrical power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Electronic stability programme (ESP) Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Emergency locking of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Engine compartment Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Engine electronics Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136, 139
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exhaust gas Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exhaust gas inspection Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Exterior mirror heater
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
F
Fastening elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
First-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Fixing net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 189 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Fog lights with the function CORNER . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Foldable luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Force limiter of the power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Front headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 136 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fuel reserve Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Full wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fuse Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
G Gearbox mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
General view Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glass roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 209
Index Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data