2012 SKODA FABIA belt

Removing and installing net partition housing
Fig. 55
Rear seats: Net partition hous-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 58.
Removing
› Open the rear right door.
› Fold the seat cushions and rear seat backrests forward – first the left and then
the right backrest.
› Push the net partition housing A
» Fig. 55 in the direction of the arrow 1
and
remove it from the mount on the right seat rest in the direction of the arrow 2
.
Install
› Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear
seat backrests.
› Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow 1
as far
as the stop.
› Fold the rear seats back into their original position. ÐBicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install cross member 60
Install bicycle carrier 61
Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier 61
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt 61
ä WARNING
When transporting bicycles, ensuring the safety of the passengers is para-
mount. CAUTION
Be careful when maneuvering the bicycle - risk of damage to the vehicle. Ð Install cross member
Fig. 56
Install cross member
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
›
Remove the rollable luggage compartment cover
» page 56; if necessary we
recommend you remove the net partition » page 60.
› Remove the head rests from the rear seat rests and fold the rear seats for-
ward » page 52.
› Undo the securing screws C

» Fig. 56 and remove a little to unlock the holders B
.
› Place the cross member A
with the fixed part onto the left lashing eye and
then place it on the right lashing eye with the removable part of the cross mem-
ber A
.
› Press the holders B
until they latch. Tighten the securing screws C
.
› Check how well the cross member is fastened by pulling on it. Ð
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60 Using the system

Install bicycle carrier
Fig. 57
Install bicycle carrier
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
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Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member.
› Remove the screw A
» Fig. 57 a little and push the frame side rail (alu-part) to-
wards the cross member until the socket latches.
› Insert the screw A
into the nut.
› Undo the screw B
on the movable part of the bicycle carrier and unscrew.
› Place the movable part of the fixture, depending on the size of the vehicle, in
one of the possible positions so that the bicycle does not touch the boot lid. We
recommend to place the moveable part of the fixture in such a position that 7
holes are visible between the screw A
and the moveable part.
› Insert the screw B
into the desired position and tighten.
ÐPut bicycle into the bicycle carrier
Fig. 58
Put in the bicycle/example fastening the front wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
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Remove the front wheel of the bicycle before installing it.
› Slacken the quick tension jack on the fixing axle of the bicycle carrier and ad-
just according to the width of the bicycle fork.
› Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick tension
jack »

Fig. 58 - .
› Position the left pedal of the bicycle forward, in order to attach the front wheel
more easily.
› Undo the screw A

» Fig. 57 on page 61 and push the bicycle carrier to the left
together with the fastened bicycle to prevent a collision between the steering
wheel and the side window of the luggage compartment.
› Carefully guide the boot lid downwards without letting go of it. Check whether
there is sufficient room between the steering bars and the rear window. If nec-
essary, adjust the position of the movable part of the bicycle carrier to prevent a
collision » page 61.
› It is best to store the removed front wheel between the crank of the left pedal
and the bicycle frame, attach it with a strap to the front fork » Fig. 58 -  and/or
to one of the fixing points.
› The second carrier is installed and the bicycle is secured in a similar way. Ð Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
Fig. 59
Securing bicycles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
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To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other
and open the clamp. £
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Seats and Stowage

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Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as far
as possible below the saddle support and close the clamp » Fig. 59
- .
› When transporting two bicycles, clamp the belt
» Fig. 59 -  between the sad-
dles by moving the bicycles apart.
› Hang the carabines at the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind the rear
seats » Fig. 59 - .
› Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
› If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle. ÐRoof rack system
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points 63
Roof load 63
WARNING
■ The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably at-
tached - risk of accident!
■ Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps. ■ Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■ The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the cen-
tre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! The style
of driving and speed must therefore be adapted to the current circumstances. ■ Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■ Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. ■ The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of your vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances - risk
of accident! CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by
ŠKODA.
■ If other roof rack systems are used or if the roof bars are not fitted correctly,
any resulting damage to the vehicle is not covered by the warranty. It is therefore
essential that the supplied fitting instructions for the roof rack system are ob-
served.
■ On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened slid-
ing/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof. ■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■ The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■ Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash. ■ Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load. For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption. Note
If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from
the
ŠKODA Original Accessories. Ð
62 Using the system

START/STOP
Fig. 88
Centre console: Button for the
START-STOP system
The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO 2 emissions.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of the
START-STOP system is indicated in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
› Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
› Take the vehicle out of gear.
› Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic renewed engine restart (start phase).
› Depress the clutch pedal.
Switching the
START-STOP system on and off
The START/STOP system can be switched on/off by pressing the button  » Fig. 88
.
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the
engine starts immediately.
The

START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to
check without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the
START-STOP system are listed in the following overview. Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
› The gearshift lever is in Neutral.
› The clutch pedal is not depressed.
› The driver has fastened the seat belt.
› The driver's door is closed.
› The bonnet is closed.
› The vehicle is at a standstill.
› The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.
› The engine is at operating temperature.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
› The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
› The engine speed is less than 1

200 rpm.
› The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
› There is sufficient pressure in the braking system.
› The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
not too great.
› The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater
than 3 km/h.
› No cleaning of the diesel particle filter takes place
» page 22.
› The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4
of a steering wheel revolution).
Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase) › The clutch is depressed.
› The max./min. temperature is set.
› The defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.
› A high blower stage has been selected.
› The START STOP button is pressed.
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention
› The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.
› The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
too great.
› The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.
› There is insufficient pressure in the braking system.
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's door is
opened during stop mode, the engine must be started manually with the key. The
following messages in the instrument cluster display must be observed. £
88 Using the system

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Safety equipment 103
Before setting off 103
What influences the driving safety? 104
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the subject
of passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and
safety of children. It is therefore important, in particular, to comply with the notes
and warnings in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those
travelling with you. WARNING
■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which
concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this
Owner's Manual.
■ The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This ap-
plies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle. ÐSafety equipment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 103.
The following list contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:
› three-point seat belts for all the seats;
› belt force limiters for the front seats;
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belt tensioners for front seats;
› seat belt height adjusters for front seats;
› Front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger;
› side airbags;
› head airbags;
› anchoring points for child seat using the
ISOFIX system;
› anchoring points for child seat using the TOP TETHER system;
› head restraints adjustable for height;
› adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you
and those travelling with you in accident situations. The safety equipment does
not protect you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt
an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used. Ð Before setting off
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 103.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please pay
attention to the following points before setting off.
›
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
› Check the tyre inflation pressure.
› Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
› Secure all items of luggage
» page 53.
› Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
› Adjust the mirrors, the front seat and head restraint to your body size.
› Advise your passengers to adjust the head restraints to their body size.
› Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts
» page 117 , Transporting children safely .
› Adopt the correct seated position
» page 104. Tell your passengers to assume
the correct seated position.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt. Also inform passengers to fasten the seat belt
correctly » page 107. Ð
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103
Passive Safety

What influences the driving safety?
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 103.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving safety
is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. › Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your
passengers or mobile phone calls.
› Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alco-
hol, drugs.
› Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
› Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
› Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours. ÐCorrect seated position
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seated position for the driver 105
Correct seated position for the front passenger 105
Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats 105
Examples of an incorrect seated position 105
WARNING
■ The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
■ Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is mov-
ing.
ä WARNING (Continued)
■ If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.
■ If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury is
increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.
■ The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel.
The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash
panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag sys-
tem will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■ When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9
o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
■ The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
■ Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get
caught behind the pedals when driving or applying the braking. You would
then no longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or accelerate.
■ Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven - never
place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces
of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes nec-
essary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is de-
ployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion! Ð
104 Safety

Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 96
The correct distance of the driver to the steering wheel/The correct
head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
› Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance A
» Fig. 96
between the steer-
ing wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm.
› Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
› Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge B
of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 107, Seat belts.
Driver seat adjustment » page 50, Adjusting the front seats - Version 1
or » page 50, Adjusting the front seats - Variant 2 .ÐCorrect seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.ä
ä For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
› Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge B
» Fig. 96
on
page 105 » page 105 of the head restraint is at the same level as the upper part
of your head.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 107, Seat belts.
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated » page 115,
Deactivating airbags .
Front passenger adjustment » page 50, Adjusting the front seats - Version 1 .Ð Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
› Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge B
» Fig. 96

on
page 105 » page 105 of the head restraint is at the same level as the upper part
of your head.
› Correctly fasten the seat belt
» page 107, Seat belts.
› Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle
» page 117, Transporting children safely .Ð Examples of an incorrect seated position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 104.
Seat belts offer their optimum protection only if the webbing of the seat belts is
properly routed. Incorrect seated positions considerably reduce the protective
functions of the seat belts and therefore increase the risk of injury due to an in-
correct routing of the seat belt. The driver is fully responsible for himself and pas-
sengers, especially children. Never allow a passenger to adopt an incorrect seated
position when the car is moving.
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105
Passive Safety

The following list contains examples of which seated positions can cause serious
injuries or death. This list is not complete, however we would like you to familiar-
ise yourself with this subject.
Therefore, while the car is moving never:
› stand up in the vehicle;
› stand up on the seats;
› kneel on the seats;
› tilt the seat backrest fully to the back;
› lean against the dash panel;
› lie on the rear seat bench;
› only sit on the front area of the seat;
› sit to the side;
› lean out of the window;
› put the feet out of the window;
› put the feet on the dash panel;
› put the feet on the seat upholstery;
› transport somebody in the footwell;
› have the seat belt not fastened when driving;
› be in the boot. Ð106
Safety