2014 SKODA FABIA change wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pulling off›Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 167 into the reinforced
edge of the wheel trim.›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Fitting
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening
» .
›
Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference latches
correctly into position.
CAUTION
Notes from the factory or from the ŠKODA Original accessory delivered trim.■When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.■
On the back of the wheel cover, the position for the anti-theft wheel bolt is
marked by means of a symbol. If the wheel cover is set outside the position
marked for the anti-theft wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel
cover.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the trim. The cover could be
damaged.■
If wheel trims are fitted, it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system.
Note
We recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 172
Remove the cap
Before removing the wheel bolts the caps are to be removed.
Pulling off›
Push the extraction pliers » page 167 sufficiently far onto the cap until the
inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 172.
Fitting
›
Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Fig. 173
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect wheels from being stolen. These can only
be removed/tightened with the aid of the adapter
B
» Fig. 173 .
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
The adapter
B
» Fig. 173 with the toothed side all the way into the inner
teeth in the head of the anti-theft wheel bolts
A
stuck.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 170.
›
Remove the adapter.
›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
For a possible wheel change the adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts
should always be kept in the vehicle. The adapter is stowed in the tool kit. 
169Emergency equipment, and self-help

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ›Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking point
» Fig. 176 - 
.›
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 176 - 
.
›
Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNING■ Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.■If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.■
Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,
such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.
■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTION
Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to the web on the lower sil, oth-
erwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Remove the wheel / fix
When changing a wheel, the following instructions must be followed.
›
Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
›
First of all slacken the anti-theft wheel bolt and then the other wheel bolts.
›
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel that needs changing is clear of the
ground.
›
Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, etc.).
›
Remove the wheel carefully.
›
Attach the wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
› Lower the vehicle.›Tighten the opposite wheel bolts alternately (cross-wise) with the wheel
wrench. Tighten the anti-theft wheel bolt last.›
Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 163 .
WARNING■
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) until the vehicle has
been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could become loose and fall off.■
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.
■
If it is established when changing a wheel that the wheel bolts are corro-
ded and difficult to move, then these must be replaced.
■
Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work should be carried out.
›
Stow the replaced wheel in the wheel well and secure it with a special screw.
›
Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.
›
Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
›
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
After changing the wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted. In vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 125.
Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair possi-
bilities.
WARNINGInformation on the wheel bolts■The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-
loy wheels is 120 Nm.■
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
■
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
has been checked.
171Emergency equipment, and self-help

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine General informationRead and observe
on page 172 first.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before carrying out a wheel repair on the road.
Switch on the hazard lights.
The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed distance - observe
the national legal provisions when doing so.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
The national legal requirements must be observed when repairing a tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances. › The rim is damaged.
› The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
› The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
› The tyre wall is damaged.
› After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 172 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the break-
down kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Select the first gear or move the selector lever for the automatic gearbox
into position P .
›
Apply the handbrake firmly.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 173,
General information .
›
Uncouple trailer, if attached.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
» Fig. 177 on page 172 on the dashboard in
the driver's field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
› Use the valve remover 2 to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 172 first.
Sealing
›
Shake the tyre inflator bottle
10
» Fig. 177 on page 172 vigorously several
times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflator bottle
10
in a clock-
wise direction. The film on the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and push the open end fully on-
to the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 177 on page 172 firmly
onto the tyre valve.
›
For vehicles with Manual transmission move the lever into the neutral posi-
tion and apply the parking brake firmly.
›
For vehicles with Automatic transmission move the selector lever to position
P and apply the parking brake firmly.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 78.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
If you still cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure, this means the
tyre has sustained too much damage. You cannot seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit »
.
›
Switch off the air compressor. 
173Emergency equipment, and self-help

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 181 » .
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.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 182
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 182.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with
a factory fitted tow hitch » page 127, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTIONThe detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
177
Synchronising the remote control
178
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 183
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key. 
177Emergency equipment, and self-help

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine No.Power consumer11Not assigned12Engine components13Brake pedal switch14Engine components, coil of the fuel pump relay15Engine control unit16Starter17Engine control unit18Engine components, coils of the relay for auxiliary electric heater, radi-
ator fan19Lambda probe20Engine components, control unit for glow plug system, heating the
crankcase ventilation
Replacing bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
185
Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel arch
185
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzle
185
Replacing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
186
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
186
Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)
187
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen headlight)
187
Replacing the dipped beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
187
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Replacing the turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
189
Changing the licence plate light bulb
189
Rear Light
190
Replacing bulbs in rear light
190
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain,
we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a specialist garage or other expert
help is sought.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 149.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H8, H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there
is a risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTION
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.■
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
184Do-it-yourself

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Bulb arrangement in the headlightsFig. 194
Principle sketch: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 194
Dayl. dri. light
Low beam, high beam and parking light
Flashing
Low beam
High beam and turning signal switch
Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel arch
Fig. 195
Remove the plastic cover
Read and observe and on page 184 first.
The cover in the front wheel must be removed in order to change certain light
bulbs.
ABCDEDetails about removing the cover - if needed - are given in the description of
each lamp change.
Removing›
Adjust front wheels in the direction of centre of the vehicle.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the full wheel covers » page 167, Vehicle tool
kit into the recess in the cover.
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow » Fig. 195.
Fitting
›
Insert and push the cover into the corresponding opening.
The cover must engage securely.
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzle
Fig. 196
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
The holder of the wash water container nozzle must be removed in order to
replace some light bulbs. The holder is located in the engine compartment,
front right. 
185Fuses and light bulbs

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Details about removing the holder - if needed - are given in each lamp replace-
ment description .
Removing›
Unclip the container nozzle
A
from the holder in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 196 .
›
Insert a finger into the recess
B
in the direction of arrow
2
and lift the catch
C
in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the holder of the container nozzle in the direction of arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Slide the holder of the container nozzle in the opposite direction to the ar-
row
4
» Fig. 196 .
The holder must engage firmly.
›
Push the container nozzle into the holder in the opposite direction to the ar-
row
1
.
Replacing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
Fig. 197
Replacing the bulb for low beam and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
To replace lamp, first remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle
in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 194 on page 185 .
›
Press the connector latch and remove the plug connector by jiggling in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 197 .
›
Push in the spring in the direction of the arrow
2›
Release the spring in the direction of the arrow
3
.
›Remove the defective bulb in the direction of arrow 4.›Fit a new bulb into the headlamp and secure the spring in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow 3
.
›
Insert the plug in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 194 on page 185 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 185.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
Fig. 198
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
Read and observe and on page 184 first.
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
C
» Fig. 194 on page 185 .
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 198 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Fit protective cap
C
» Fig. 194 on page 185 .
186Do-it-yourself

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)Fig. 199
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 185.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 194 on page 185 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 199 .
›
Grasp the lamp socket at the places marked by arrows.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Push a new bulb into the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 194 on page 185 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 185.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen
headlight)Fig. 200
Changing the bulb for the day-
time running light
Read and observe and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 200 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb in the socket.
›
Insert the socket with the new bulb into the headlight in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the socket with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 185.
Replacing the dipped beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
Fig. 201
Changing the bulb for the low beam
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 185. 
187Fuses and light bulbs