2013 SKODA FABIA ESP

Always check the inflation pressure when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
higher pressure of warm tyres.
Adjust the tyre pressure accordingly if you are carrying a greater load.
Driving style
Fast cornering, sharp acceleration and braking increase the wear of your tyres.
Balancing wheels
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. There are a wide range of influences
when the car is being driven which may result in an imbalance. This may become
apparent by “vibration” in the steering.
Have the wheels rebalanced after replacing the tyres.
Wheel alignment errors
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear leads to excess wear on the tyres.
Tyre damage
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and at right angles wherever
possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures, cuts,
splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis. Remove foreign bodies (e.g. small
stones) from the tyre profile immediately.
Swapping wheels around
If significantly greater wear is present on the front tyres, we recommend swap-
ping the front wheels with the rear wheels as shown in the diagram » Fig. 133.
You will then obtain approximately the same life for all the tyres.
We recommend that you swap the tyres around every 10,000 km in order to ach-ieve even wear on all tyres and to obtain optimal tyre life.
Storing tyres
Mark the tyres as you remove them so that you are able to refit them to run in the
same direction.
Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry and, where possible, dark place. Tyres which are not fixed to a wheel trim should be stored upright.
Wear indicators
The base of the tread of the tyres has 1.6 mm high wear indicators installed.
These wear indicators are arranged evenly spaced around the circumference of
the tyre a number of times depending on the make » Fig. 132 - 
. Markings on the
walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI”, triangular symbols or other symbols identify the position of the wear indicators.Tyre age
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. There-
fore, we recommend that you do not use summer or winter tyres that are older
than 6 years or 4 years respectively.
New tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 173.
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
The tyre/wheel combinations which are approved for your vehicle are indicated in
your vehicle documents.
Where possible replace tyres by axle. Always fit the tyres with the deeper tread
depth to the front wheels.
Explanation of tyre markings
185/65 R 14 86 T
What this means is:
185Tyre width in mm » Fig. 132 on page 174 - 65Height/width ratio in % » Fig. 132 on page 174 - RCode letter for the tyre construction – Radial » Fig. 132 on page 174
- 14Diameter of wheel in inches » Fig. 132 on page 174 - 86Load index » TSpeed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly only on the inside of
wheel ). e.g.
DOT ... 10 13...
means, for example, that the tyre was manufactured in the 10th week of 2013.
Load index
This indicates the maximum permissible load on each individual tyre. 487 kg
515 kg 
8385175Wheels

Wheel boltsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 173.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Whenever
you change the wheels fitted, e.g. light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts of the correct length and shape of
bolt head. Correct fastening of the wheels depends on this.
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Winter use
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
179
Snow chains
179
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 179.
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on wintry
roads if you fit winter tyres. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at tem- peratures below 7 °C. This is especially true of low-profile tyres or high-speed
tyres .
To achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fitted on
all four wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be no
older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum
speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the Winter
tyres menu item » page 18.
For the sake of the environmentRe-fit the summer tyres at an appropriate time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on
roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The
fuel consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 179.
When driving on wintry roads, snow chains improve not only traction, but also the
braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size5J x 1435 mm165/706J x 1437 mm185/606J x 1543 mm185/55
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
CAUTION
■
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rap-
idly destroyed.■
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
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Note■We recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Towing another vehicle requires a certain amount of practice. Both drivers
should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled
drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
■
When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those which re-
late to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
■
The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in
the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
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Front towing eye
Fig. 148
Front bumper: Cap/installing the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 189.
Remove the cap carefully as follows.
›
Press on the left half of the cap in the area of the arrow » Fig. 148 - 
.
›
Remove the cap from the front bumper.
›
Screw the towing eye in clockwise by hand up to the stop » Fig. 148 - 
. For
tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through
the eye.
›
In order to reinstall the cap after screwing out the towing eye, insert it in the
mounts and then press on the right side of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
CAUTIONThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, otherwise
the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 149
Rear towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 149.
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Vehicles with a tow hitch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 189.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with a
factory fitted tow hitch » page 118, Towing a trailer .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable tow bar is used. 190Do-it-yourself

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

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 the fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to the ECE
regulations and EU directives
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the engine.
Afterwards urban driving is simulated.
In the extra-urban driving cycle, the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated in all gears, corresponding to daily routine driving conditions. The driving speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h.
The calculation of the combined fuel consumption considers a weighting of about 37 % for the intra-urban cycle and 63 % for the extra-urban cycle.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – there is the riskof an accident and damage.
Note
■ If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle by contacting a
specialist garage.■
The fuel consumption and emission values have been determined in accordance
with rules and under conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for de-
termining operational and technical data for motor vehicles.
■
Depending on the range of equipment, style of driving, traffic situation, weather
influences and vehicle condition, consumption values may deviate from the indi-
cated values.
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Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 201.
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
FABIAFABIA
GreenLineFABIA SCOUTFABIA RSESTATEESTATE
GreenLineESTATE SCOUTESTATE RSLength40004000403240294247424742754276Width16421642165816421642164216581642Width including exterior
mirrors18861886188618861886188618861886Height1498/1513 a)
1484 b)1484 b)1498/1513 a)
1484 b)14921498/1513 a)
1484 b)1484b)1498/1513 a)
1484 b)1494Clearance134/149 a)
/119 b)119b)134129135/149 a)
/119 b)135/119 b)135129
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FABIAFABIA
GreenLineFABIA SCOUTFABIA RSESTATEESTATE
GreenLineESTATE SCOUTESTATE RSWheelbase24652465246524642465246524652464Track gauge front/rear1433/1426
(1417/1410) c)
(1429/1422) d)1417/14101433/14261423/14151433/1426
(1417/1410) c)
(1429/1422) d)1417/14101433/14261423/1415
a)
The value corresponds to the status with the rough road package.
b)
The value corresponds to the status with the sport chassis.
c)
Applies to cars fitted with the 1.2 l/77 kW TSI and 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR engines and 15" wheels.
d)
Applies to cars fitted with the 1.6 l/77 kW MPI, 1.6 l/55 kW TDI CR and 1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR engines and 14" wheels.
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203Technical data