2012 SKODA FABIA wiper fluid

The rear window is wiped once if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse
gear is selected.
Top up with windscreen wiper fluid
» page 145.WARNING
■ Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visibility
and safe driving » page 46. ■ Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. Otherwise the window cleaner could
freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front. CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before the journey or before
switching on the ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■ If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are switched on, the
windscreen wipers will continue wiping in the same mode after the ignition is
turned back on. The windscreen wipers could freeze up in cold temperatures be-
tween the time the ignition was turned off and when it was turned back on again.
■ Carefully detach frozen wiper blades from the front or rear window.
■ Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■ If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen.
■ Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons.
These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.Note
■ The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than approx. +10

°C.
■ The content of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir is 3.5 litres. On vehicles
fitted with the headlight cleaning system, the volume is around 5.4
litres.
■ The wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis with a windscreen clean-
er to avoid any smears. The wiper blades should be cleaned with a sponge or
cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues, for example. Ð Activating the windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 31
Windscreen wiper lever
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Flick wipe
›
If you only wish to wipe the windscreen
briefly, push the lever into the spring-
tensioned position 4
» Fig. 31.
Periodic wiping
› Position the lever upwards into position 1
» Fig. 31.
› Set the desired break between the individual wiper strokes with the switch A
.
Slow wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 2
» Fig. 31.
Fast wipe
› Position the lever upwards into position 3
» Fig. 31.
Automatic wipe/wash for windscreen
› Pull the lever towards the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 5
» Fig. 31, the wash system and the windshield wipers will operate.
› Release the lever. The windscreen wash system stops and the wiper continues
for another 1 - 3 wiper strokes (depending on the period of spraying of the
windscreen).
Wiping the rear window pane
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into position 6
» Fig. 31
and the
windscreen wiper will operate every 6 seconds.
Automatic wipe/wash for the rear window
› Push the lever away from the steering wheel into the spring-tensioned position 7
» Fig. 31, the windshield wiper and wash system will operate.
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Lights and visibility

Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 116
Bonnet/radiator grille release lever: Release lever Fig. 117
Securing the bonnet with the
bonnet support
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 138.
Opening
›
Pull the release lever under the dash panel 1
» Fig. 116.
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
› Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow 2
» Fig. 116 and the bon-
net is unlocked.
› Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
› Take the bonnet support out of its holder and secure the opened bonnet by in-
serting the end of the support in the opening 3
» Fig. 117
designed for it.
ä Closing
› Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
› Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in .
› Check that the bonnet is closed properly. Ð Engine compartment overview
Fig. 118
1.6 l/77 kW diesel engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 138.
Coolant expansion reservoir 143
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 145
Engine oil filler opening 141
Engine oil dipstick 141
Brake fluid reservoir 144
Battery (below a cover) 145
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical. Ð
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3
4
5
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140
General Maintenance

N
Net partition 58
O
Oil refer to Engine oil 141
Onboard computer see Multifunction display 12
Operation in winter De-icing windows 132
Diesel fuel 138
Vehicle battery 147
Outside temperature 13
Overview Engine compartment 140
Warning lights 17
P
Paint see Paint damage 131
Paint damage 131
Parking Parking aid 85
Parking ticket holder 69
Passive Safety 103
Periodic wiping 45
Petrol refer to Fuel 137
Polishing the paintwork refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
Power steering 80
Preservation refer to Taking care of your vehicle 131
R
Radiator fan 144Radio reception
Aerial 132
Functional fault 132
Raise vehicle 161
Rear mirror Exterior mirror 48
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning system 75
Recommended gear 11
Refuelling 136
Fuel 136
Regulation Headlight beam 41
Remote control 29
Synchronisation process 30
Remote control key Replacing the battery 25
Replacement of parts 157
Replacing bulbs 171
Fuses 168
Vehicle battery 148
Windscreen wiper blade 46
Replenishing Coolant 143
Engine oil 141
Windscreen washer fluid 145
Roof luggage rack Attachment points 63
Roof rack system Roof load 63
Running in Brake pads 121
Engine 121
The first 1 500 km 121
Tyres 121
S
Safe securing system 27Safety 103
Child safety 117
Child safety seats 117
Head restraints 51
ISOFIX 119
TOP TETHER 119
Save electrical energy 122
Seat Adjusting 50
Seat belt Warning light 18
Seat belt height adjuster 110
Seat belts 107
Cleaning 135
fastening and unfastening 109
Height adjustment 110
Seats folding forward 52
Head restraints 51
Heating 50
Removing the seats 52
Selector lever see selector lever positions 91
Selector lever positions 91
Service display 10
Setting Manual air conditioning system 75
Manual dimming interior mirror 47
Steering wheel 80
Setting temperature Heating 71
Setting the clock Clock 11
Shifting Diving economically 122
Gearshift lever 85
Side airbag 113
Sliding/tilting roof see Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Snow chains 156
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Index

Service life of tyres 151
Snow chains 156
Spare wheel 153
Wheel bolts 156
Winter tyres 156
Window convenience operation 35
Windows De-icing 132
See Electrical power windows 34
Windscreen see Radio reception 132
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 145
Replenishing 145
Warning light 23
Winter 145
Windscreen washer system 145
Windscreen wipers 45
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade - Version1 46
Replacing the rear window wiper blade - Version 2 47
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 46
Windscreen wipers Activating 45
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 46
Windscreen washer fluid 145
Winter operation Snow chains 156
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 156
X
XDS 84
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Index