2012 SKODA FABIA tow

Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights
›
Press the locking button 1
» Fig. 152 of the plug A
and remove the plug from
the socket B
.
› Turn the socket B
with the bulb counter-clockwise
up to the stop and remove.
› Replace the bulb, insert the socket with the new bulb and turn
clockwise up to
the stop.
› Insert the plug A
into the socket B
.
› Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly. ÐLicence plate light
Fig. 153
Boot lid: Licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
›
Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow
» Fig. 153 and
carefully press towards the centre of the lamp, by doing so the lamp jumps out
slightly.
› Remove the lamp.
› Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.
› Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop. Make sure that you install
the glass cover in the correct position. Ð
ä Tail lamp assembly
Fig. 154
Remove the rear light/install the tail light assembly: Fig. 155
Tail light assembly: Bulb ar-
rangement
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 171.
Bulb arrangement in the tail light assembly
» Fig. 155 1
- Rear fog light/Reversing light
2
- Turn signal lights
3
- Brake lights
4
- parking lights
Removing and installing the tail light
› Open the boot lid.
› Hold the tail light assembly in the installation position with one hand, and re-
move the plastic nut » Fig. 154 -
 with the other. £
ä
175
Fuses and light bulbs

Technical data
Technical data
Introductory information
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. Please refer to the official vehicle
registration documents or consult a
ŠKODA Service Partner to determine which
engine your vehicle is equipped with.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reducing
equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into the
engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This number is al-
so located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen (together
with a VIN bar code).
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block. ÐData on the vehicle sticker and the type plate
Fig. 156
Vehicle data sticker/type plate Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 156 is located on the floor of the boot and is also
stated in the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Operating weight (in

kg)
Fuel consumption (in ltr./100 km) - intra-urban/extra-urban/combined
CO 2 emission levels - combined (in g/km)
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 156 is located on the lower part of the column between the
front and rear doors on the front passenger's side.
The type plate lists the following weights: Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Operating weight
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only. This value repre-
sents the minimum operating weight without additional weight-increasing equip-
ment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or trailer hitch.
The operating weight also contains the weight of the driver (75 kg), the weight of
the operating fluids, the tool kit, and a fuel tank filled to 90 % capacity.
It is possible to calculate the approximate loading capacity from the difference
between the permissible total weight and the operating weight » .
The payload consists of the following components:
› Passengers
› All items of luggage and other loads
› Roof load including roof rack system
› Equipment not included in the operating weight
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Measuring fuel consumption according to ECE standards and EU guidelines
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine.
Afterwards urban driving is simulated. £ 1
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Technical data

Children and safety 117
Child safety Side airbag 118
Child safety lock 26
Child seat Classification 118
ISOFIX 119
on the front passenger seat 117
Suitability 119
TOP TETHER 119
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
Cigarette lighter 64
Cleaning 129
Artificial leather 134
Headlight lenses 132
Material coverings 134
Materials 134
Natural leather 134
Plastic parts 131
Wheels 133
Climatronic Recirculated air mode 77
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 69
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 65
Ashtray 64
Cigarette lighter 64
General view 7
Light 43
Storage compartments 65
Compartments 65
Computer see Multifunction display 12
Coolant Checking 143
Indicator light 19
Replenishing 143
Temperature gauge 9
Correct seated position 104Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 86
Cup holders 63
D
Daylight driving light 39
Deactivating an airbag 115
Defrsoting rear window 44
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 138
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 138
Diesel particulate filter 22
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 141
Display Coolant temperature 9
Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 26
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 125
Driving through water on the street 126
Emissions 177
Fuel consumption 177
Maximum speed 180
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 122
EDS 84
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Button in the rear door 34Central locking system 35
Operational faults 35
Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Electronic Differential Lock 84
Electronic immobiliser 80
Emergency Automatic gearbox 94
Changing a wheel 159
Hazard warning light system 42
Jump-starting 165
locking of the doors 32
Selector lever-unlocking 94
Sliding roof 37
Towing the vehicle 166
Tyre repair 162
Unlocking the boot lid 33
Emissions 177
Engine Running in 121
Starting and stopping the engine 79
Starting engine 81
Switching off the engine 81
Engine compartment Brake fluid 144
Coolant 142
Overview 140
Vehicle battery 145
Engine oil Capacity 179
Changing 142
Checking 141
Replenishing 141
Specification 179
Warning light 19
Engine revolutions counter 9
Environment 122
Environmental compatibility 124
Environmentally friendly driving 122
ESC Function 83
Warning light 20
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Index

Spare wheel 153
Speedometer 9
START/STOP Function 88
Starting and stopping the engine 79
Starting engine 81
Jump-starting 165
START STOP Jump-starting 166
Steering force assistance 80
Steering wheel 80
Storage 65
Storage compartment Lighting 43
Storage compartments 65
Sun visors 44
Switching lights on and off 38
Switching off the engine 81
T
Taking care of the vehicle Artificial leather 134
Material coverings 134
Materials 134
Natural leather 134
Seat belts 135
Taking care of your vehicle 129
Automatic car wash system 130
Chrome parts 131
Cleaning the wheels 133
Door lock cylinders 132
Headlight lenses 132
High-pressure cleaner 130
Plastic parts 131
Polishing the paintwork 131
Preservation 131
Rubber seals 132
Washing 130
Washing by hand 130
Wash system 130TCS 84
Warning light 21
Technical data 177
Telephone 95
Tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Tiptronic 90
see automatic gearbox 92
Tool 158
TOP TETHER 119
Towing 166
Towing a trailer 127
Towing eye 167
Towing protection 31
Traction control system (TCS) 84
Trailer 127
Towing a trailer 127
Transport Boot 53
Roof rack system 62
Transporting children safely 117
Two-way radio systems 95
Type plate 177
Tyre repair 162
Tyres see Wheels and tyres 152
U
Underbody protection 133
unlock Central locking system 28
Unlocking Remote control 30
without central locking 26
Uphill start assist 83 V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 149
Charging 148
Checking the electrolyte level 147
Operation in winter 147
Replacing 148
Safety instructions 145
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control 16
Vehicle data sticker 177
Vehicle dimensions 178
Vehicle key 25
Vehicle tool kit 158
Visors 44
W
Warning lights 17
Warning symbols see Warning lights 17
Warning triangle 158
Washing 129
Automatic car wash system 130
by hand 130
Chrome parts 131
High-pressure cleaner 130
Weights 177
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 162
Caps 154
Loosening and tightening 161
Wheels 150
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 159
Full wheel trim 154
General information 150
Handling wheels and tyres 152
new tyres 152
190 Index