2012 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

Fixing nets
Fig. 46
Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double vertical
pockets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
Fixing examples for a fixing net as a horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
» Fig. 46 -
 and a horizontal pocket » Fig. 46 - . WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury! CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.
■ Do not place any sharp objects in the nets - risk of damaging the net. Ð
ä Boot cover
Fig. 47
Removing the boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
Removing cover
›
Unhook the support straps 1
» Fig. 47.
› Remove the cover from the holders 2
by lightly knocking on the underside of
the cover in the area between the holders.
Installing the cover
› Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
› The mounts of the cover 3
» Fig. 47
must be positioned above the holders 2
of the side trim panel.
› Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the area
between the holders.
› Hook the support straps 1
on the boot lid.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could be
endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something. £
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CAUTION
■ When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The
following guidelines must be observed. ■The mounts of the cover 3
» Fig. 47 must be interlocked in the holders of the
side trim panel 2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest. Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover. ÐFurther positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 48
The luggage compartment cover: Stowed in the lower position/be-
hind the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
The luggage compartment cover can be attached to the following positions:
› In the lower position on the support elements
» Fig. 48 -  » ;
› behind the rear seats
» Fig. 48
-  .
ä CAUTION
In this position » Fig. 48 -  the luggage compartment cover is designed to store
small objects up to a weight of 2.5
kg. Ð Foldable boot cover (Combi)
Fig. 49
Boot: foldable boot cover/removing foldable boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 53.
Pulling out
›
Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 49
as far as the stop into the secured position.
Folding
› Press the cover in the handle area in the direction of the arrow 2
, and the cov-
er automatically rolls up into position.
Removing
› The fully folded luggage compartment cover can be removed to transport bulky
goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in the direction of the arrow 3
and taking it out by moving it in the direction of the arrow 4
.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover. Ð
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Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Combi) Introductory information
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier. CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.Note
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects. ÐDividing the boot with variable loading floor
Fig. 50
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
› Lift up the part with the holder and secure it by sliding it into the grooves
marked with the arrows »
Fig. 50. Ð Removing and installing the variable loading floor
Fig. 51
Fold up variable loading floor/remove
Removing
› Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts A
to the left by
around 180° » Fig. 51.
› Fold up the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow B
.
› Fold up the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow 1
» Fig. 51 and
remove by pulling in the direction of the arrow 2
» Fig. 51.
Install
› Fold up the variable loading floor and place it on the carrier rails.
› Fold out the variable loading floor.
› Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolt A
to the right by ap-
prox. 180°. WARNING
Ensure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when installing the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a risk
of injury for the occupants. Ð
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Seats and Stowage

Removing and installing carrier rails
Fig. 52
Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
Removing
› Slacken the check points B
» Fig. 52
on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or
a flat screwdriver.
› Grasp the carrier rail A
at position 1
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow. You can take out the removable storage compartments in order to fa-
cilitate the removal » page 68 , Storage compartments in the boot .
› Grasp the carrier rail A
at position 2
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow.
› The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be removed
in the same way.
Install
› Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
› Press both check points on each carrier rail B
»
Fig. 52
up to the stop.
› Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it. WARNING
Ensure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when installing the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a risk
of injury for the occupants. Ð Net partition (Combi)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition behind the rear seats 59
Using the net partition behind the front seats 59
Removing and installing net partition housing 60
WARNING
■ The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.
■ The seat backrests must be securely interlocked in position so that no ob-
jects in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment if
there is sudden braking - risk of injury!
■ Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function. ■ Ensure that the cross rod is inserted into the mounts C
» Fig. 53 on
page 59

or » Fig. 54 on page 59 in the front position! Ð
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Using the net partition behind the rear seats
Fig. 53
Pull out the net partition/roll up
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 58.
Pulling out
› Open the rear right door.
› Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards, which makes it possible to
clear the access for removing the net partition.
› Pull the net partition by the bracket A
» Fig. 53 out of the housing B
in direc-
tion of the holders C
.
› Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts C
and push forwards.
› In the same way, insert the cross rod into the mount C
on the other side of the
vehicle.
› Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
Folding
› First pull the cross rod back slightly on the one side and then on the other side
and remove it from the mounts C
» Fig. 53.
› Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing B
without being damaged.
If you wish to use the entire boot, the foldable boot cover can be re-
moved » page 56 . Ð
ä Using the net partition behind the front seats
Fig. 54
Pull out the net partition/roll up
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 58.
Pulling out
› Open the rear right door.
› Fold the seat cushions and rear seat rests forward.
› Pull the net partition by the bracket A
» Fig. 54
out of the housing B
in direc-
tion of the holders C
.
› Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts C
and push forwards.
› In the same way, insert the cross rod into the mount C
on the other side of the
vehicle.
Folding
› First pull the cross rod back slightly on the one side and then on the other side
and remove it from the mounts C
» Fig. 54
.
› Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up into
the housing B
without being damaged.
› Fold the rear seats back into their original position. Ð
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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
ä
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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Install bicycle carrier
Fig. 57
Install bicycle carrier
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 60.
›
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.
›
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.
›
To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other
and open the clamp. £
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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
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