2014 SKODA FABIA service interval

The following information must be observed » page 40,  Coolant .
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.WARNING■ Always drive particularly carefully with the trailer.■Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road surface and to the traffic
situation.
CAUTION
If you tow a trailer frequently, you should also have your vehicle inspected be-
tween service intervals.
Anti-theft alarm system
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is activated when the electrical connec-
tion to the trailer is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer is coupled or un-
coupled » page 54 .
Conditions for including a trailer in the anti-theft alarm system. The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and towing
equipment.
The trailer is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by means of the
trailer socket.
The electrical system of the vehicle and trailer is functional.
The vehicle is locked with the vehicle key and the anti-theft alarm system
is activated.
CAUTION
For technical reasons, trailers with rear LED lights cannot be connected to the
anti-theft alarm system.136Driving

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Services, modifications and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
137
Statutory checks
137
ŠKODA Service Partners
138
ŠKODA Original parts
138
ŠKODA Original accessories
138
Spoiler
139
Component protection
139
Airbags
139
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
140
The instructions and guidelines issued by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed
when making any modifications, repairs or technical changes to your vehicle.
Compliance with these guidelines and instructions is in the interest of the
roadworthiness and technical condition of your vehicle. The vehicle will comply
with road traffic regulations following the modifications, repairs and technical
changes.
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 138before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Works on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and parts may suf-
fer increased wear.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding changes carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user, in order to be handed over to the recyclers later. This
ensures that vehicle recycling is in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications and technical changes per-
formed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the » Service schedule warranty.
■
The ŠKODA Partner cannot assume any liability for products which have not
been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with a
type approval or have been approved by a nationally recognised testing labo-
ratory.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
a ŠKODA Partner who will also fit the purchased parts correctly.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 137 first.
If you would like you operate your vehicle in countries other than its intendedweather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
They will advise you on certain precautions that should be taken to ensure the
full functioning of the vehicle as well as to prevent damage.
For example coolant and battery replacement or similar.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 137 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorised for this purpose. 
137Care and maintenance

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.
■
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 145 first.
The leather needs, depending on the strain placed on it, regular cleaning andmaintenance.
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 145 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. 
146General Maintenance

Radiator fanRead and observe
and on page 151 first.
The radiator fan is powered by an electric motor. Operation is controlled ac-
cording to the temperature of the coolant.
WARNINGThe fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 minutes af-
ter the ignition is switched off.
Windscreen washer system
Fig. 146
Windscreen washer fluid reser-
voir
Read and observe and on page 151 first.
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir
A
is located in the engine compart-
ment » Fig. 146 .
The cleaning fluid is provided for the cleaning of the front and rear window as
well as the headlight.
The capacity of the reservoir is about 3.5 litres or about 5.4 litres on vehicles
that have a headlight cleaning system 1)
.
Clear water is not sufficient to intensively clean the windscreen and head-
lights. We recommend using clean washing water together with the screen
cleaner from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories (in winter additionally
with antifreeze) which is capable of removing stubborn dirt.
The washing water should always be mixed with antifreeze in winter even if
the vehicle has heated windscreen washer nozzles.
Under exceptional circumstances, methylated spirits can also be used if no
screen cleaner with antifreeze is available. The concentration of methylated
spirits must not be more than 15 %. The freeze protection at this concentration
is sufficient only to -5 °C.
CAUTION
■ Under no circumstances must radiator antifreeze or other additives be added
to the windscreen washer fluid.■
If the vehicle is fitted with a headlight cleaning system, only cleaning prod-
ucts which do not attack the polycarbonate coating of the headlights must be
added to the windscreen washer fluid.
■
Do not remove the filter from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir when re-
plenishing it with liquid otherwise the liquid transportation system can be con-
taminated, which can cause the windscreen washer system to malfunction.
Engine oil
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Specification
154
Checking the oil level
154
Replenishing
155
The engine has been factory-filled with a high-grade oil that can be use
throughout the year - except in extreme climate zones.
Engine oils are the subject of continuous further development. Thus the infor-
mation stated in this Owner's Manual is only correct at the time of publication.
ŠKODA Service Partners are informed about the latest changes by the manu-
facturer. We therefore recommend that you have the oil changed by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
The specifications (VW standards) stated in the following can be indicated sep-
arately or together with other specifications on the bottle.
The engine oil should be changed after specified service intervals » page 48.
1)
In some countries, 5.4 ltr. applies for both variants.
153Inspecting and replenishing

WARNINGThe engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 150 .
CAUTION
Do not pour any additives into the engine oil – there is a risk of serious engine
damage.
Note
■ Before a long drive we recommend that you purchase and carry with you en-
gine oil which complies with the specification for your vehicle.■
We recommend that you use oils from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
■
You must wash yourself thoroughly if your skin has come into contact with
oil.
Specification
Read and observe
and on page 154 first.
Vehicles with variable service intervals
Petrol enginesSpecification1.0 l/44, 55 kW MPIVW 504 001.2 l/66, 81 kW TSIVW 504 00Diesel engineSpecification1.4 l/66, 77 kW TDI CRVW 507 00
Vehicles with fixed service intervals
Petrol enginesSpecification1.0 l/44, 55 kW MPIVW 502 001.2 l/66, 81 kW TSIVW 502 00
CAUTION
■If the above engine oils are not available, a different engine oil can be used in
an emergency. To prevent damage to the engine, a maximum of 0.5 litres only
of the following engine oils may be used: ■ For petrol engine models: ACEA A3/ACEA B4 or API SN, (API SM);
■ for diesel engine models: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4.Checking the oil levelFig. 147
Principle sketch: Dipstick
Read and observe and on page 154 first.
The dipstick indicates the engine oil level .
Dipstick » Fig. 147
The oil level must be within this range.
The oil can be checked and topped up, if the following conditions are satisfied. The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine operating temperature is reached.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Check the status
›
Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the sump.
›
Pull out the dipstick.
›
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
›
Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
›
Re-insert the dipstick.
The engine burns some oil. The oil consumption may be as much as 0.5 l/
1 000 km depending on your style of driving and the conditions under which
you operate your vehicle. Consumption may be slightly higher than this during
the first 5 000 km.
The oil level must be checked at regular intervals.
In case of low oil level, the display of the instrument cluster shows a check
mark  as well as the relevant notification
» page 40. Check the oil level using
the dipstick as soon as possible. Add oil accordingly. 
A154General Maintenance

Cleaning the vehicle exteriorCavity protection144
Door locking cylinder144
Headlight glasses144
Towing device145
Under-body protection145
wheels144
Windows and external mirrors143
Cleaning vehicle140
Cleaning vehicle exterior141
Plastic parts142
Rubber seals143
Vehicle paint work142
Wiper blades145
Clean interior Safety belt
147
clean outside of vehicle chrome parts
143
Climatronic Operating elements
98
Recirculated air mode96
Clothes hook82
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
79
Ashtray79
Cigarette lighter78
General view28
Lighting65
Storage compartments76
useful equipment76
COMING HOME63
compartments76
Component protection139
Components of the puncture repair kit174
Computer see multifunction display
45
Convenience turn signal62
Coolant155
Checking156
Indicator symbol40
Information messages40
Replenishing156
Temperature gauge31
Cooling system cost-effective use
99
Malfunctions100
CORNER See Fog lights with CORNER function
63
Correct seated position9
Driver9
Front passenger10
Notes11
Rear seats11
Counter for distance driven32
cruise control operation
119
operation description119
Cruise control system118
Cup holders78
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
61
Daylight running lights61
Dazzle see sun screen of the panoramic roof
67
De-icing windows
143
De-icing rear window66
Deactivating airbags20
Decorative films143
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
56
Departure angle197
Diesel refer to Fuel
150
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
150
Diesel particulate filter41
information messages41
Digital Clock Time
33
Dipstick154
Display31
Coolant temperature31
Fuel supply32
Gear changes44
Service interval48
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
140
Distance driven32
Distance warning Warning symbol
42
Door Child safety lock
54
Closing51
Emergency locking180
Emergency locking the driver's door180
Opening51
Door warning44
driving emissions
195
fuel consumption195
Driving Driving through water
113
Maximum speed198
off made-up roads113
Driving in Brake linings
113
the engine113
Tyres113
Driving off made-up roads113
Driving through water113
E
Economical driving Tips
113
203Index

HBA116
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
69
Headlights Bulb arrangement
186
Driving abroad65
Headlight cleaning system69
Headrests72
Adjust height72
Headrest, removing and installing
73
heater Rear window
66
Heater Recirculated air mode
96
Heating95
Control elements97
Exterior mirrors70
Seats73
HHC116
Hill Hold Control (HHC)116
Hitch129
Drawback load129
Hooks86
Horn28
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)116
I
Ice scrapers
143
Ignition lock104
Immobilizer103
Individual settings Locking
53
Unlocking53
Inertia reel15
Information system43
Door warning44
Gear recommendation44
MAXI DOT display45
Multifunction display45
Operation43
Outside temperature44
Service interval display48
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster29
Auto-check control44
Counter for distance driven32
Display31
Fuel gauge32
Overview30
Revolution counter30
Speedometer31
Temperature gauge31
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery 33
Warning icons
38
Warning lights33
Interior care145
Natural leather146
interior light Front
65
Interior monitor55
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
168
Maintenance144
Jacking points Raise vehicle
172
Jump-starting176
K
KESSY Locking
52
Unlocking52
Key Locking
50
Start the engine104
Stopping the engine104
Switch off the ignition104
Switch on the ignition104
Unlocking50
Keys in the door Power windows
56
L
Lamp failure Indicator symbol
41
Lamps Indicator symbol
41
Leather Natural leather care
146
LEAVING HOME63
Lever Main beam
62
Turn signal62
Levers Windscreen wipers
68
Light Cockpit
65
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME63
Fog lights with CORNER function63
Lighting Luggage compartment
84
Lights60
Automatic driving lamp control62
Daylight running61
Fog lights63
Hazard warning light system64
Headlight flasher62
Headlight range adjustment60
Low beam60
Main beam62
parking lights60
Parking lights65
Rear fog light63
Replacing bulbs186
Switching on and off60
205Index

Seat features73
Seats Armrest
74
Headrests72
Heating73
Rear seat75
Seat backrests74
Seats and headrest71
Secure variable loading floor
91
see Automatic gearbox Manual gear shifting on the multifunction steering wheel
112
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
29
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
111
Selector lever lock Indicator light
38
Service138
Service interval display48
setting Lower position of the variable loading floor
90
Setting33
seats and headrests71
Upper position of the variable loading floor89
Setting the33
Side airbag18
SmartGate connection
101
Password101
Settings101
Smart Gate Website
101
Snow chains165
Sockets 12 V
79
Spare change
169
spare wheel169
change169
instructions169
Speed controller Indicator light
38
Speed Limiter120
Operation120
Operation description121
Speed Limiter Indicator light
38
Speedometer31
See speedometer31
Speed symbol see Wheels
164
Spoiler139
Staring engine Jump-starting
176
START-STOP124
Jump-starting176
Operating conditions for the system124
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox125
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox125
system-related automatic start-up126
Warning icon42
START-STOPP Manually deactivating/activating the system
126
Starter button Loc / unlock k the steering lock
105
Problems with the engine start107
Start or stop the engine by pressing a button105
Switching off the engine106
Switch off the ignition106
Switch on the ignition106
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 103
Starting engine Jump-starting
176
Starting the engine Starter button
106
Start or stop the engine by pressing a button105
START STOP Information messages126
Start the engine Key
104
Steering lock (engine start push-button) Warning light
34
Steering wheel10
Stop see Parking
109
Stopping the engine Key
104
Storage76
compartment beneath the front seat82
storage compartment Glasses compartment
81
on the front passenger side82
Storage compartment in the doors
77
in the front arm rest81
in the front centre console77
in the rear centre console84
on the dash panel78
on the side of the front seat77
Storage compartments76
Storage pockets on the front seats83
sun visors67
Sun visors67
Switching lights on and off60
Switching off the engine Starter button
106
Switch off the ignition Key
104
Starter button106
Switch on the ignition Key
104
Starter button106
T
Tailgate
55
208Index