2013 SKODA FABIA parking brake

WARNINGObserve the following instructions for the airbag system.■It is prohibited to tamper with individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.■
Never install any airbag parts into the vehicle that have been removed from
old cars or have been recycled.
■
Never fit damaged airbag parts to a vehicle. The airbags may then not be
triggered properly or not at all in the event of an accident.
■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
WARNING■ A change in the suspension of the vehicle including the use of non-approved
wheels and tyre combinations can alter the functioning of the airbag system -
there is a risk of accident and fatal injury.■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
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Washing the car
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
150
Automatic car wash systems
151
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
151
The best protection for your vehicle against harmful environmental influences is
frequent washing.
How often the vehicle should be washed depends, for example, on the following
factors.
› Frequency of use.
› Parking situation (garage, under trees, etc.).
› Season of the year.
› Weather conditions.
› Environmental influences.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, tree sap, road and industrial dust, tar,
soot particles, road salt and other aggressive deposits remain adhering to the
paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive effect can be.
High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's rays, accentuate this
caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end of
the winter.WARNING■ Washing your vehicle in the winter: water and ice in the brake system can
affect the braking efficiency – there is the risk of an accident.■
Only wash the vehicle when the ignition is switched off – there is the risk of
an accident.
CAUTION
Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – there is a risk of paint damage.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 150.
Soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as much as you can of this off.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush . Work
from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
Only use a car shampoo for stubborn dirt.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois leath- er. 
150General Maintenance

Fuses in the dash panelFig. 150
Underside of the dash panel:
Distribution board cover.
Fig. 151
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 192.
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
› Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 150.
› After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the op-
posite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the open- ings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.Power consumer1S-contact2START-STOP, air-conditioning system3Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustmentNo.Power consumer4Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan, washing nozzles10Windscreen Wiper and Washer System11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Automatic gearbox control unit14Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function15PDA navigation system16Electrohydraulic power steering17Light switch power supply18Mirror heater19S-contact20Alarm21Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights24Central control unit25Seat heaters26Rear window wiper27Telephone preinstallation28Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay31Lambda probe 193Fuses and light bulbs

No.Power consumer32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP36Main beam37Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40-41Not assigned42Rear window heater43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Central control unit for convenience system46Engine control unit, fuel pump47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment48ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter ESP49Turn signal lights, brake lights50START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio51Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side52Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side53Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof54START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm55Automatic gearbox control unit56Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side57Left low beam, headlight range adjustment58Low beam on the right
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Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 152
Vehicle battery: Distribution board cover.
Fig. 153
Schematic representation of
fuse box in engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 192.
› Press the securing clips on the fuse box cover together at the same time in the
direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 152 and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
B
.
› Release the fixtures in the openings
C
using a flat screwdriver and fold the
cover upwards in direction of arrow
D
.
Fuse assignment in engine compartment
No.Power consumer1Alternator2Not assigned3Interior4Electrical auxiliary heating system 194Do-it-yourself

Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights›Press the locking tab 1 » Fig. 160 on the connector A and remove the connec-
tor from the bulb holder B
.
›
Turn the bulb holder
B
and bulb in the direction of the arrow to the stop and
remove.
›
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder and new bulb and turn in the opposite direction to that of the arrow to the stop.
›
Insert the plug
A
into the socket
B
.
›
Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
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Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 161
Boot lid: Licence plate light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 195.
›
Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow » Fig. 161 and
carefully press towards the centre of the lamp; the lamp pops out slightly as
you do this.
›
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.
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Rear lightFig. 162
Plastic nut/rear lamp
Fig. 163
Tail light assembly: Bulb ar-
rangement
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 195.
Bulb location » Fig. 163.
1
- Rear fog light/Reversing light
2
- Turn signal lights
3
- Brake lights
4
- parking lights
Removing and installing the tail light
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Hold the rear light assembly still with one hand and unscrew the plastic nut » Fig. 162 -
 with the other. 
199Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
109
Unleaded petrol109
ABS112
warning light24
Accessories147
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
53
Head restraints57
Steering wheel95
Adjusting the seats125
Adjustment Headlight beam
44
Seats55
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
149
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
149
Aerial151
See windows153
Airbag133
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
149
Deactivating138
Deployment133
Front airbag135
Head airbag137
Side airbag136
Switching off the front passenger airbag138
Airbag system133
Air conditioning Operation
81
Air conditioning system Air outlets
77
Climatronic83
Manual air conditioning system80
Air outlets77
Alarm35
Anti-theft alarm system35
Operation36
Trailer123
Antilock Braking System112
Armrest75
Ashtray69
ASR112
warning light23
Assist systems ABS
24, 112
ASR23, 112
Cruise control system114
EDS and XDS112
ESC23, 111
Parking aid113
START-STOP116
Auto Check Control19
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
103
Starting-off and driving102
Tiptronic102
Automatic load deactivation172
Automatic transmission100
Kickdown102
Malfunction103
Selector lever lock101
Using the selector lever101
AUX94
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
109
Avoiding damage to your vehicle108
B
Ball head Check fitting
120
Fitting119
Ready position119
Removing120
Belts128
Belt tensioners131
Bicycle carrier65
Bonnet Closing
162
Opening162
Boot Cover
61
Emergency unlocking38
Fastening elements59
Fixing nets60
Folding hooks60
see Boot lid37
Unlocking the boot lid38
Boot lid37
Automatic locking37
Brake assist111
Brake booster99
Brake fluid168
Changing169
Checking168
Display messages20
Brakes Brake booster
99
Brake fluid168
Handbrake99
Indicator light20
Running in104
Braking Information for braking
98
Breakdown kit186
Bulbs Changing
195
In the rear light199
Button in the driver's door Electrical power windows
38
C
Car care
145
Washing150
210Index

Car computersee Multifunction display13
Caring for paintwork152
Car park ticket holder71
Carrier67
Central locking button33
Central locking system31
lock33
unlock33
Changing Brake fluid
169
Bulbs195
Bulbs in the rear light199
Engine oil166
Foglight bulb (Scout, RS)198
Foglights and daytime running lights bulbs198
Front parking light bulb197
Front turn signal bulb197
Fuses192
Fuses in the dash panel193
Fuses in the engine compartment194
High beam bulb - halogen projector headlights197
Licence plate light bulb199
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head-
lights
196
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen projec-
tor headlights
197
Wheels181
Changing a wheel Preparation
182
Removing and fitting a wheel182
Subsequent steps183
Charging a vehicle battery171
Check Fit ball head properly
120
Checking Battery electrolyte level
171
Brake fluid168
Coolant level167
Engine oil165
Oil level165
Windscreen washer fluid163
Children and safety140
Child safety Side airbag
142
Child safety lock29
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
142
Child seat Classification
142
ISOFIX143
on the front passenger seat141
TOP TETHER144
Use of ISOFIX child seats143
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
153
Cigarette lighter70
Cleaning145
Alcantara156
Covers on electrically heated seats157
Fabrics156
Headlight lenses154
Natural leather155
Plastic parts152
Synthetic leather156
Wheels154
Climatronic83
Automatic mode84
Control elements83
Controlling the blower85
Defrosting windscreen85
Recirculated air mode84
Setting the temperature84
Clock12
Clothes hook71
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter70
General view9
Lighting48
Storage compartments72
Compartments72
Computer see Multifunction display
13
Convenience turn signal45
Coolant166
Checking167
Display messages22
Replenishing168
Warning light22
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
Correct seated position125
Driver126
Front passenger126
Notes126
Rear seats126
Counter for distance driven12
Cruise control system114
Cupholders69
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
44
Daylight running lights44
De-icing rear window50
Deactivating airbags138
Decorative films153
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
37
Diesel refer to Fuel
160
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
160
Diesel particulate filter25
display messages25
Digital clock12
Dipstick165
211Index

H
Handbrake
99
Hazard warning light system47
Head airbag137
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
52
Headlights196
Driving abroad110
Headlight cleaning system52
Head restraint57
Storing in the seat squabs58
Heating Deicing the windows
79
Exterior mirrors53
Operating78
Operation79
Rear window50
Recirculated air mode80
Seats55
Heating and air conditioning77
Hill hold control111
Horn9
I
Ignition
97
Ignition lock97
Immobilizer97
Individual settings locking
32
unlocking32
Inertia reel131
Instrument cluster10
Overview10
Interior monitor36
ISOFIX143
J
Jack
181
Jacking points Raise vehicle
184
Jump-starting187, 188
L
Light Beam adjustment
44
Cockpit48
Headlight flash45
Lights43
Cockpit48, 49
Daylight running44
Fog lights46
Foglights with the CORNER function46
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light
function
45
Hazard warning light system47
Low beam lights43
Main beam lights45
Parking lights43, 47
Rear fog light46
Replacing bulbs195
Switching on and off43
Tourist lights46
Turn signals45
warning lights20
Loads201
Lock Central locking system
33
Locking Emergency locking
31
Remote control34
without central locking30
Locking and unlocking from the inside33
Low beam lights43
Luggage compartment Class N1 vehicles59
Lighting49
Retractable luggage compartment cover (Fabia Estate)
62
Variable loading floor62
M
Main beam
45
Maintenance107
Decorative films153
Manual air conditioning Recirculated air mode
82
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
100
Materials defect liability5
MAXI DOT Main menu
18
see MAXI DOT display18
Settings18
MAXI DOT display18
Maximum speed204
MDI94
Mirror Exterior mirrors
53
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror53
Vanity50
Mobile phone86
Connecting to the hands-free system89
Modes of the automatic transmission101
Modifications147
Modifications and technical changes Service
148
Multifunction display Functions
13
Memory14
Operation14
Multimedia92
213Index

N
N1
59
Net partition64
Behind the front seats65
Behind the rear seats64
Removing and refitting the housing65
O
Oil see Engine oil
165
Oil pressure Display messages
21
Onboard computer see Multifunction display
13
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
160
Vehicle battery171
Outside temperature15
Overview Engine compartment
163
warning lights20
P
Paintwork See Caring for paintwork
152
Parking Parking aid
113
Parking lights43
Part replacement147
Passive safety Before every journey
124
Driving safety125
Safety equipment124
Passive Safety124
Pedals100
Footmats100
Petrol refer to Fuel159
Polishing the paintwork See Vehicle care
152
Power steering95
Power window force limiter39
R
Radiator fan
163
Radio reception See windows
153
Raise vehicle184
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
53
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror53
Rear fog light46
Rear window - Heating50
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
82
Recommended gear13
Refuelling158
Fuel158
Remote control34
Synchronisation process35
Remote control key Replacing the battery
29
Repairs and technical alterations147
Replacing Vehicle battery
172
Windscreen wiper blades52
Replenishing Coolant
168
Engine oil166
Windscreen washer fluid163
Rims173
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
68
Roof rack system67
Roof load68
Running-in the first 1500 km103
Running in Brake pads
104
Engine104
Tyres104
S
SAFE see Safe securing
32
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
32
Safe securing32
Safety124
Child safety140
Child safety seats140
Correct seated position125
Head restraints57
ISOFIX143
TOP TETHER144
Save electricity104
Seals Vehicle care
153
Seat Adjusting
55
Seat belt warning light
21
Seat belt height adjuster131
Seat belts128
Belt tensioners131
Cleaning157
fastening and unfastening130
Height adjustment131
Seatbelts Inertia reels
131
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
129
Seats folding forward
56
Head restraints57
214Index