2014 SKODA FABIA belt

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing device and mounting recessRead and observe
and on page 141 first.
Close the mounting recess with the cap to prevent any ingress of dirt.
In the event of dirt, clean the inner surfaces of the mounting recess and treat with a suitable preservative.
Before hitching a trailer check the ball head and apply a suitable grease where
necessary.
Fit the protective cap when stowing away the ball head to protect the luggage
compartment against dirt.
CAUTION
Apply grease to the inner part of the mounting recess. Make sure you do not
remove any grease.
Under-body protection
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
It is not possible to guarantee that the protective coating will not suffer any
damage as the vehicle is driven.
We recommend that you have the protective coating under the body and on
the chassis inspected - preferably before the beginning and at the end of the
cold season.
WARNINGNever use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters, diesel particle filters or heat shields.
These substances could ignite when the engine reaches its operating tem-
perature - there is a risk of fire.Wiper blades
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
Clean the wiper blades regularly with a glass cleaner. The wiper blades shouldbe cleaned with a sponge or cloth if they are heavily soiled by insect residues,
for example.
The wiper blades can become soiled with wax residues after washing in auto-
matic vehicle wash systems for example.
Interior care
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Natural leather
145
Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara ®
145
Seat covers
146
Safety belts
146
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Partners. The instructions for use on the package must
be observed.
WARNING■ Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the
instructions.■
Always keep the automobile care products safe from people who are not
completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Air fresheners and scents can be hazardous to heath when the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle is high.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to check clothing for colourfastness to avoid any damage or visible
stains on the material (leather), panels and textiles.■
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick, shoe
polish, etc., from the material (leather), panels and textiles as quickly as possi-
ble.
■
Do not attach scents and air fresheners to the dashboard – risk of damage to
the dash panel. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ■Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk of
damage.■
Do not clean the headlining with a brush – risk of damage to the lining sur-
face.
■
Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
For the sake of the environment
Used cans of vehicle care product represent hazardous waste that is harmful
to the environment. These must be disposed of in accordance with national
legislation.
Note
Because of the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any poten-
tial problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we rec-
ommend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by
a ŠKODA Service Partner.
Natural leather
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
The leather needs, depending on the strain placed on it, regular cleaning and
maintenance.
Dust and dirt in pores and creases cause abrasions on the surface and lead to
premature brittling of the leather surface. Therefore, they must be removed
regularly at short intervals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a cotton or woollen cloth lightly moistened
with water and then dry with a clean dry cloth »
.
Clean more severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2
tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of water).
To remove stains , use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.
Treat the leather periodically with a suitable leather protector and use a skin
care cream with light blocker and impregnation after each cleaning.
CAUTION■ Ensure that the leather is not soaked through at any point during cleaning
and that no water gets into the stitching of the seams. The leather would then
become brittle and cracked.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods,
protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.
■
The use of an additional mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the
leather surface of the steering wheel.
■
Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do not have sufficient colour
fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers
even when treated correctly. This is particularly true for light-coloured uphols-
tery. This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.
■
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
edged belts etc. may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the
surface or damage these. Damage of this nature cannot later be recognized as
a justified complaint.
Note
During the life of the vehicle, minor visible changes can occur on the leather
parts of the covers (e. g wrinkles or creases as a result of the stress of the cov-
ers).
Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara ®
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
Synthetic leather
Clean the synthetic leather with a damp cloth.
If the synthetic leather does not come completely clean with this method, a
mild soap solution or specific cleaning agent must be used.
Fabrics
Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, boot cover, etc. us-
ing specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.
Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.
Use a cloth and special detergent to clean the headlining.
Remove pilling and residues on upholstery with a brush.
Remove stubborn hair with a “cleaning glove”. 
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Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.
CAUTION
■ For Alcantara ®
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara ®
from bleaching. During ex-
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
tara ®
by covering.
■
Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do not have sufficient colour
fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers
even when treated correctly. This is particularly true for light-coloured uphols-
tery. This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers.
»
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning agents particularly formu-
lated for them.
Compressed areas created on the fabrics by everyday use can be removed by
brushing against the nap with a lightly moistened brush.
Always treat all parts of the upholstery so that no visible boundaries are cre-
ated. Then leave the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly vacuum dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■ Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.■
Do not sit on wet seats - there is a risk of stretching the upholstery.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with a mild, soapy solution.
Remove dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (such as acids etc.).
■
Inertia reel belts must be completely dried before being rolled up.
146General Maintenance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, injuries, scalding, accident or
fire hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions stated below and with the generally applicable rules
of safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area.WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
■
On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
P position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – there is a risk of scalding. Wait until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is still warm. The fan might
suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – there is a risk of burns.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – there is a risk of death. Always remove
any jewellery, tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before com-
pleting any work.
WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
WARNING■ Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.■Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.■
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
■
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle against
rolling away and support it with suitable axle stands: the car jack is not suf-
ficient for this – there is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ If there is anything you are not sure about concerning fluids, please consult a
specialist garage.■
Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
150General Maintenance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION■Screw the jack back to the starting position before storing in the box with
the tool kit screws.■
Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.
■
Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparation
168
Remove / store wheel
168
Full wheel trim
168
Wheel bolts
169
Anti-theft wheel bolts
169
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
170
Raising the vehicle
170
Remove the wheel / fix
171
Subsequent steps
171
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel 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 changing a wheel.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work should be carried out.
› Switch off the engine.›Select the
first gear or move the selector lever for the automatic gearbox
into position P .›
Apply the handbrake firmly.
›
Uncouple trailer, if attached.
›
Remove the vehicle tool kit » page 167 and the spare wheel from the boot.
Remove / store wheel
Fig. 171
Taking the wheel out
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with a special bolt » Fig. 171.
Taking the wheel out
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the nut in direction of arrow » Fig. 171.
›
Take out the wheel.
Stowing the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the spare wheel well with the wheel rim pointing down-
ward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw on the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 171 until the
wheel is safely secured.
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the emergency or spare wheel and se-
cure it with the tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Full wheel trim
Before removing the wheel bolts the wheel trim should be removed. 
168Do-it-yourself

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Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power outlet
78
A
abroad lead-free petrol
148
Abroad Headlights
64
ABS Operation
115
Warning light33
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles139
Accessories136
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
69
headrests70
Seat70
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
Adjustment Headlight beam
60
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
138
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
138
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning light
38
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
95
Airbag14
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
138
Deactivating18
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Head airbag18
Side airbag17
Switching off the front passenger airbag19
Warning light34
Airbag system14
Air conditioning94
Climatronic97
manual air conditioning97
Recirculated air mode96
Air outlet vents95
Alarm Switching off
54
Triggering54
Alcantara cleaning
145
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
142
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)115
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
54
Trailer134
Anti-theft wheel bolts 169
Armrest72
artificial leather145
Ashtray77
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
129
bar ball, Step 2130
Assist systems114
Auto-check control39
Automatic driving lamp control61
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
179
Selector lever lock110
Starting-off and driving111
Tiptronic110
Using the selector lever109
Automatic gearbox modes109
Automatic load deactivation159
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
110
Automatic transmission108
Kickdown111
Selector lever lock110
Automatic Transmission Malfunction
36
Warning light36
warning messages36
AUX82
Avoiding damage to your vehicle113
B
Ball head Check fitting
130
Ready position128, 129
Battery In the remote control key
177
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bicycle carrier90
Bonnet Closing
151
Opening151
Boot Class N1 vehicles
88
Hooks85
See Boot lid56
Boot lid automatic locking
56
Closing56
Opening56
Brake Assist (HBA)115
Brake booster106
brake fluid specification
156
Brake fluid155
Checking156
Information messages32
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Indicator light
35
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Brake fluid156
Braking and stabilisation systems114
Handbrake107
Information messages32
Running-in111
Warning light32
Brakes and parking106
Brake system114
Braking Information for braking
106
Breakdown kit172
Bulbs Replacing
184
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
57
C
Car care Jack
143
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance136
Car park107
Car park ticket holder75
Carrier Roof rack
93
Cavity protection143
Central locking49
Problems53
Central locking button53
Change Bulb for daytime running lights (halogen spot- light)
187
Bulb for indicator (halogen headlight)186
Engine oil152
Light bulb in tail light190
Changing Fuses
181
Fuses in the dash panel181
Fuses in the engine compartment183
Licence plate light bulb189
Wheels168
Changing a wheel Preparation
168
Subsequent steps171
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
171
Charging a vehicle battery158
Check Fit ball head properly
130
Checking Battery electrolyte level
158
Brake fluid156
Coolant level155
Engine oil153
Oil level153
Windscreen washer fluid152
Checks Statutory checks
136
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock53
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
22
child seat Use of ISOFIX child seats
23
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
142
Cigarette lighter77
Clean Anodized parts
142
Chrome parts142
Cleaning Alcantara
145
and maintaining belts146
artificial leather145
headlight glasses143
materials145
natural leather145
plastic parts141
seats covers of the electrically heated seats146
wheels143
Cleaning safety belt
146
Cleaning seat covers
146
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
145
Seat covers146
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
143
Door locking cylinder143
Headlight glasses143
Towing device144
Under-body protection144
wheels143
Windows and external mirrors142
Cleaning vehicle139
Cleaning vehicle exterior140
Anodized parts142
Chrome parts142
Decorative foils142
Plastic parts141
Protective foils142
Rubber seals141
Vehicle paint work141
Wiper blades144
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Climatronic Operating elements
97
Recirculated air mode96
Clothes hook81
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
78
Ashtray77
Cigarette lighter77
General view26
Lighting64
Storage compartments74
useful equipment74
COMING HOME63
compartments74
Component protection138
Components of the puncture repair kit172
Computer see multifunction display
40
Convenience turn signal61
Coolant154
Checking155
Replenishing155
Temperature gauge29
Warning light36
Warning messages36
Cooling system Malfunctions
99
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
62
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation119
operation description119
Cup holders76
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
60
Daylight running lights60
Dazzle see sun screen of the panoramic roof
66
De-icing windows
142
De-icing rear window65
Deactivating airbags18
Decorative foils142
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
56
Departure angle195
Diesel refer to Fuel
149
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
149
Diesel particulate filter37
information messages37
Digital Clock Time
31
Dipstick153
Display29
Compass points45
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes39
Service interval46
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
139
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
38
DoorChild safety lock53
Closing50
Emergency locking179
Emergency locking the driver's door178
Opening50
Door warning39
Drive Driving through water
113
DriveGreen112
driving emissions
193
fuel consumption193
Driving Maximum speed
196
through water113
driving data operation
40
E
Economical driving Tips
111
EDL115
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
58
Electric power windows Operational faults
59
Electric Windows57
Button in driver's door57
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)115
Electronic immobilizer100
Emergency Changing a wheel
168
Hazard warning light system63
Jump-starting174
Locking the door without a locking cylinder179
Locking the driver's door178
Selector lever-unlocking179
Switch off the engine by pressing a button103
Towing the vehicle175
202Index