2013 SKODA FABIA towing capacity

The oil level must be checked at regular intervals. We recommend it be checked
after each time you refuel or prior to making a long journey.
We recommend maintaining the oil level within the range A
, but not above , if
the engine has been operating at high loads, for example, during a lengthy motor-
way trip during the summer months, towing a trailer or negotiating a high moun- tain pass.
The warning light in the instrument cluster will indicate whether the oil level is too low » page 21 ,   Engine oil . Check the oil level using the dipstick as soon
as possible. Add oil accordingly.
CAUTION
■ Always check the oil level on vehicles with the 1.2 l/44 kW engine when the en-
gine is cold. Otherwise the measuring result is incorrect und oil could be incor-
rectly replenished - risk of engine damage!■
The oil level must never be above the
A
range » Fig. 127 – there is a risk of
damaging the exhaust system.
Note
Engine oil specifications » page 164.
Replenishing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 164.
›
Check the oil level » page 165.
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
›
Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct specifi-
cations » page 164 .
›
Check the oil level » page 165.
›
Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.

Changing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 164.
The engine oil must be changed at specified service intervals » page 145 or ac-
cording to the service interval display » page 16, Service Interval Display .

Coolant
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Capacity
167
Checking the coolant level
167
Replenishing
168
The coolant consists of water with a concentration of coolant additive. This mix-
ture guarantees antifreeze protection, protects the cooling/heater system
against corrosion and prevents the formation of scale.
Vehicles exported to countries with a mild climate are already factory-filled with
a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -25 ℃. In these coun-
tries the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 40 %.
Vehicles exported to countries with a cold climate are already factory-filled with a
coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to about -35 °C. In these coun-
tries the concentration of coolant additive should be at least 50 %.
If a higher concentration of antifreeze is required for climatic reasons, the amount
of coolant additive can only be increased up to a maximum of 60 % (antifreeze
protection down to approx. -40 °C).
When refilling, only use the same antifreeze identified on the coolant expansion vessel » Fig. 128 on page 167. 
166General Maintenance

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
202Technical data

DisplayService interval16
Distance driven12
Door Child safety lock
29
Closing30
Door open warning light21
Opening30
Doors Emergency locking
31
Driving Abroad
109
Driving through water on streets109
Emissions201
Fuel consumption201
Maximum speed204
Driving economically Economical gear changing
105
Driving through water109
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 104
Economical driving Anticipation in driving
105
Ballast107
Driving at full throttle106
Idling106
Regular maintenance107
Saving energy107
Short distances106
Tyre pressure106
EDS112
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
38, 39
Button in the rear door39
Central locking system40
Electric power windows Operational faults
40
Electric sliding/tilting roof40
Electronic Differential Lock112
Electronic immobilizer97
Emergency Changing a wheel
181
Hazard warning light system47
Jump-starting187, 188
locking of the doors31
Selector lever-unlocking103
Sliding/tilting roof42
Towing the vehicle189
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch190
Tyre repair185
Unlocking the boot lid38
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
180
First aid kit180
Jack181
Vehicle tool kit181
Warning triangle180
Emissions201
Engine Running in
104
Starting and stopping the engine96
Starting the engine97
Switching off the engine98
Engine compartment160
Brake fluid168
Coolant167
Overview163
Vehicle battery169
Engine oil164
Capacity164
Changing166
Checking165
Replenishing166
Specifications164
Warning light21
Engine revolutions counter11
Environment104
Environmental compatibility107
Environmentally friendly driving104
ESC Function111
warning light23
F
Films
153
Fire extinguisher180
First aid kit180
Flashers45
Fog lights46
Footmats100
see Footmats100
Front airbag135
Front seats54
Fuel158
Diesel160
Fuel gauge11
gauge11
refer to Fuel158
Refuelling158
Unleaded petrol159
Fuel consumption104
Fuses Assignment
192
Changing192
Colour coding192
G
Gear Recommended gear
13
Gearbox Display messages
19
Gear changing Gear stick
100
General view Cockpit
9
Glow plug system Warning light
24
GSM86
212Index

Heating55
Removing the seats57
Seats and storage54
see Automatic gearbox Manual gear shifting on the multifunction steer- ing wheel
102
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
101
Service148
Service display16
Service intervals145
Setting Heating
79
Manual air conditioning system82
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror53
Setting the clock Clock
12
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
105
Side airbag136
Sliding/tilting roof40
Comfort operation41
Emergency operation42
Opening and raising41
Operation41
Sliding/tilting sunroof Closing
41
Snow chains179
Spare wheel177
Speedometer11
Speed symbol see Wheels
176
Spoiler149
Stalk Main beam
45
Turn signals45
START-STOP116
Manually activating/deactivating the system117
Operating conditions for the system116
Starting/shutting down the engine116
Starting and stopping the engine96
Starting engine Jump-starting
187
Starting the engine97
Jump-starting188
START STOP Information messages
117
Jump-starting189
Steering force assistance95
Steering wheel95
Storage72
Storage Compartment Lighting
49
Storage compartments72
Sun visors50
Switching lights on and off43
Switching off the engine98
Synthetic leather156
T
Tailgate
37
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather
155
Seat belts157
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
151
Chrome parts153
Cleaning the wheels154
Door lock cylinders154
Headlight lenses154
High-pressure cleaner151
Plastic parts152
Washing by hand150
Wash system151
Technical data201
Telephone86
Temporary spare wheel177
Tiptronic102
Tools181
TOP TETHER144
Tourist lights46
Towing189
Towing a trailer118
Towing device Description
118
Drawbar load118
Use and care121
Towing eye Front
190
Rear190
Towing protection36
Traction Control System (ASR)112
Trailer118, 121
Loading121
Towing a trailer122
Transport Boot
58
Roof rack system67
Transporting children safely140
Turn signals45
Two-way radio systems86
Type plate201
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
175
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
176
Tyre repair Check pressure
187
Preparations186
Sealing and inflating the tyre186
Tyres173
New175
Pressure174
See Wheels175
Sizes174
Wear indicator174
215Index