2011 SKODA FABIA key

The speed of the vehicle is, nevertheless, the most important factor. Doubling the
speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases the kinetic energy
four times.
The common opinion that it is possible to support your body in a minor accident
with your hands, is incorrect. Even in a collision at only a low speed, the forces
acting on the body are such that it is no longer possible to support your body.
Even if you only drive at a speed within the range from 30 km/hour to 50 km/hour,
the forces which are produced on your body in the event of an accident can easily
exceed 10.000 N (Newton). This equals a weight of one tonne (1 000 kg).
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the vehicle not wearing a seat belt
are thrown forward and strike in an uncontrolled way parts of the interior of the
vehicle, such as steering wheel, dash panel, windshield
⇒ fig. 98 - left. The occu-
pants of a vehicle who have not fastened their seat belts may even be thrown out
of the vehicle. This can result in fatal injuries.
It is also important that rear seat occupants fasten their seat belts as they will
otherwise be thrown through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner in the event
of an accident A rear seat passenger who has not fastened the seat belt is a dan-
ger not only to himself but also for those seated at the front ⇒ fig. 98 - right. 
Important safety information regarding the use of
seat belts The correct use of the seat belts considerably reduces the risk of
injury!
WARNING
● The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twisted,
or chafe against any sharp edges.
● It is important that the belt webbing is properly routed if the seat belts are
to offer their maximum protection ⇒ page 111, How are seat belts correctly
fastened? .
● No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.
● The maximum protection which seat belts can offer is only achieved if you
are correctly seated ⇒ page 106, Correct seated position
. WARNING (Continued)
● The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. specta-
cles, ball-point pens, keys etc.) as this may be a cause of injuries.
● Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jacket)
do 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 pro-
tect and the risk of injury increases.
● The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear
otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
● The three-point seat belt for the rear middle seat can only fulfil its func-
tion reliably when the backrests are correctly locked into position ⇒ page 55.
● The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel ⇒ page 149

, 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 belt, the seat belt connections, to
the inertia reel or to the lock, the relevant seat 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 spe-
cialist 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. Note
The vehicles of the category N1 are not equipped with the middle seat belt on the
rear seats. The vehicle is only approved for four persons. 110
Seat belts

Switch for the front passenger front airbag
Fig. 109 Switch for the front passenger airbag/indicator light for a switched off front seat
passenger airbag
Only the front passenger front airbag is deactivated with the switch.
Deactivating an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the ignition key in the direction of the
arrow to the position OFF ⇒ fig. 109
- left.
– Check whether the airbag indicator light in the display       in
the middle of the dash panel lights up when the ignition is switched on
⇒  fig. 109 - right.
Switching on an airbag
– Switch off the ignition.
– Turn the slot of the airbag switch using the ignition key in the opposite direc-
tion of the arrow to the position ON ⇒ fig. 109 - left.
– Check whether the airbag indicator light in the display 
     in
the middle of the dash panel does not light up when the ignition is switched
on ⇒  fig. 109 - right.
The airbag should only be switched off under exceptional circumstances
⇒  page 119.
Indicator light in display 


  (airbag switched off)
The airbag indicator light is located in the middle of the dash panel ⇒ fig. 109 -
right. If the airbag is
switched on, the airbag indicator light comes on for a few seconds
after switching on the ignition.
In cases where the front passenger airbag is switched off the airbag indicator
light comes on for a few seconds after switching on the ignition, goes out for
about a second and then comes on again.
There is a system fault present in the airbag switch off ⇒  if the indicator light
flashes. WARNING
● The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switched
off.
● Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for the airbag deactivation.
● If the warning light 
  (airbag switched off) flashes:
– Front passenger airbag is not deployed in the event of an accident!
– It is also important to have the system inspected without delay by a
specialist garage. 120
Airbag system

Diesel
Diesel fuel Your vehicle can only be operated with
diesel fuel, which complies with the stand-
ard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C
1590 in Austria,
GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia).
Fuel additives
You must not use fuel additives, so-called “flow improvers” (petrol and similar
products) in diesel fuel.
You can find information on refuelling ⇒ page 151, Refuelling.CAUTION
● Your vehicle can only be operated with diesel fuel, which complies with the
standard EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany, standard ÖNORM C

1590 in
Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia). Filling the tank even only
once with diesel fuel which does not comply with the standard, can result in dam-
age to the engine parts, the lubrication system, the fuel and exhaust system.
● If by mistake you have refuelled with a different fuel other than the diesel fuel
which complies to the above mentioned standards (e. g. petrol), do not start the
engine or switch on the ignition! Severe damage damage is possible! Contact a
specialist garage and have the fuel system of the engine cleaned.
● Water which has collected in the fuel filter can result in engine problems.
● Your vehicle is not adapted for use of biofuel (RME), therefore this fuel must
not be refuelled and driven. The use of biofuel (RME) can lead to damage to the
engine or the fuel system. 
Operation in winter Winter-grade diesel fuel
A different grade of diesel fuel is available at filling stations in winter than during
the summer. Using
“

summer-grade diesel fuel” at temperatures below 0°C can re-
sult in operational problems because the diesel becomes viscous as a result of
paraffin separation. It is therefore the case that the standard
EN 590 (standard DIN 51628 in Germany,
standard ÖNORM C 1590

in Austria, GOST R 52368-2005/EN 590:2004 in Russia)
is the diesel fuel class prescribed for certain periods of the year which can also be
purchased at the corresponding time during the year. “Winter-grade diesel fuel”
will still operate properly even at a temperature of -20°C.
It is often the case in countries with different climatic conditions that diesel fuels
available have a different temperature characteristic. The authorised ŠKODA Serv-
ice Partners and filling stations in the country concerned will be able to provide
you with information regarding the diesel fuels available.
Prewarming fuel
The vehicle is fitted with a fuel filter prewarming system. This secures operation
of a vehicle using diesel fuel down to an environmental temperature of -25°C. CAUTION
It is not permitted to add the various fuel additives on the market, including pet-
rol, to diesel fuel in order to improve its flow properties. 
Refuelling Fig. 125 Right rear side of the vehicle: Fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap with cap unscrewed
Opening the fuel filler cap
–
Open the fuel filler flap with the hand ⇒ fig. 125
- left.
– Hold the fuel tank cap of the fuel filler tube with one hand and unlock it by
turning with the vehicle key to the left.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from
above on the fuel filler flap ⇒ fig. 125 - right. £ 151
Fuel Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data

Closing fuel filler cap
–
Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Hold the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube with one hand and lock it by turn-
ing the vehicle key to the right and withdraw the key.
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
The correct grade of fuel for your vehicle as well as the tyre size and inflation
pressures are stated on a sticker affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap. Further
information on fuel ⇒  
page 150.WARNING
Pay attention to any legal requirements if you do carry a spare canister in the
vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehicle for
safety reasons. The canister can be damaged in the event of an accident and
fuel may leak out. CAUTION
● Remove any fuel which has spilled onto the paintwork of your vehicle immedi-
ately - risk of paint damage!
● On vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter, never let the fuel tank run com-
pletely empty. An irregular supply of fuel to the engine can result in misfiring and
unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system, which may result in overheating
and damage to the catalytic converter.
● Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the
pump nozzle into the filler tube. Otherwise you are unintentionally filling up the
volume, which in case of heat can cause an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to
an overflow of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir.
● The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue refuelling -
otherwise the expansion volume is filled up. Note
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres, containing a reserve of 7 litres.152
Fuel

WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
● Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever in-
to Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever in-
to position P
.
● Allow the engine to cool down.
● Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
● Do not touch any hot engine parts - risk of burns!
● Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the an-
tifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
● Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
● Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
● Never open the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir so long as the en-
gine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
● Cover over the cap of the reservoir with a large cloth when opening it as
protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam or hot coolant.
● Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine com-
partment.
● 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! WARNING (Continued)
● In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the en-
gine 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 car-
rying 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 ac-
count mixed up. This may result in major operating problems and also vehicle
damage! 
Overview of the engine compartment The main inspection points.
Fig. 128 Diesel engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
£154
Inspecting and Replenishing

Full wheel trim
Fig. 140 Removing the full wheel trim
Pulling off
– Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge of the full
wheel trim.
– Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key on the tyre and
pull off the wheel trim ⇒ fig. 140.
Install
– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening provided.
Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way that its entire cir-
cumference locks correctly in place. CAUTION
● 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.
● Check for yourself that the safety wheel bolt is located in the hole in the area
of the valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached
with a safety wheel bolt ⇒  
page 175, Securing wheels against being stolen. Wheel bolts with caps The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts.
Fig. 141 Changing a wheel: Pull off cap
from the wheel bolt
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. 141.
Install
– Insert the caps onto the bolts. 
Slackening and tightening wheel bolts Loosen the wheel bolts before jacking up the vehicle.
Fig. 142 Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
£ 173
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Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
142
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Turn signal light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Two-way radio systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Tyre pressure Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Tyres Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
U Underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Unidirectional tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
unlock Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Uphill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
V Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Vehicle interior lighting Version 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Version 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
W
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
with a high-pressure cleaner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Washing vehicle by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Wax treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
slackening and tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Wheel bolts lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 173
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Windscreen washer nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windscreen Wiper and Washer System Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Wiper blades Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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XDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 212
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