2014 SKODA FABIA check oil

Note■The brake fluid is changed as part of a prescribed inspection service.■We recommend using oils from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range.
Level check
Fig. 149
Brake fluid reservoir
Read and observe and on page 156 first.
The fluid can be checked if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is standing on a horizontal surface.
The engine is turned off.
The bonnet is open.
Check the status
›
Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir » Fig. 149.
The level must be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results in operation due to normal wear and tear
and the automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light 
illuminating in the
instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification being displayed
» page 34 , 
Brake system .
Specification
Read and observe
and on page 156 first.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:› VW 50114;
› FMVSS 116 DOT4.
Vehicle battery

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open cover
158
Checking the battery electrolyte level
159
Charging
159
Replacing
160
Disconnecting or reconnecting
160
Automatic load deactivation
160
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
SymbolMeaningAlways wear eye protection.Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
tection.Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
vehicle battery.When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
is produced.Keep children away from the vehicle battery. 157Inspecting and replenishing

Wheel balance
The wheels of a new vehicle are balanced. There are a wide range of influen-
ces when the car is being driven which may result in an imbalance. This may
become apparent by “vibration” in the steering. If this is the case, the wheels
have to be balanced at specialist garage.
Also have the wheels rebalanced after replacing or repairing the tyres.
Adjustment of the vehicle geometry
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear leads to excess wear of the tyres
and negatively affects the driving safety. With a distinctive tyre wear, we rec-
ommend that you check the setting of the vehicle geometry in a specialist
workshop.WARNING■ An incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling.■Unusual vibrations or pulling of the vehicle to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. If there is any doubt that a wheel is damaged, immediately re-
duce your speed and stop! If no external tyre damage is evident, drive slow-
ly and carefully to the nearest specialist garage to have the vehicle
checked.
Tyre wear indicator and wheels exchange
Fig. 153
Principle sketch: Replace tyre tread with wear indicators /
wheels
Read and observe
on page 161 first.
Wear indicators
The base of the tread of the tyres has 1.6 mm high wear indicators installed » Fig. 153 - 
. In some countries, different tyre wear rates may apply.
Markings on the walls of the tyres through the letters “TWI”, triangular sym-
bols or other symbols identify the position of the wear indicators.
Exchanging the wheels
For uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that you change the wheels ev-
ery 10 000 km according to the scheme » Fig. 153- 
. You will then obtain ap-
proximately the same life for all the tyres.
After swapping the wheels, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring tyre pressure values are to be stored
» page 127 .WARNING■
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.■
Worn tyres do not provide the necessary grip particularly at high speeds
on wet roads. “Aquaplaning” (uncontrolled movements of the vehicle –
“swimming” on a wet road surface) could be the result.
Tyre damage
Read and observe
on page 161 first.
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.
Drive over kerbs and other such obstacles slowly and at right angles wherever
possible in order to avoid damage to tyres and wheel trims.
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
WARNINGNever drive with damaged tyres – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres with these substances come
into contact, then we recommend that you check this in a specialist workshop.163Wheels

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 child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 160
Remove the cap
Before removing the wheel bolts the caps are to be removed.
Pulling off
›
Push the extraction pliers » page 168 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. 160.
Fitting
›
Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
Changing a wheel
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 spare 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 164 .
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 and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw » page 169 , Reserve and temporary spare wheel .
›
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 tyre pressure values are to be stored » page 127.
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. 
171Emergency equipment, and self-help

Index
Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power outlet
79
A
abroad lead-free petrol
149
Abroad Headlights
65
ABS Function
115
warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles140
Accessories137
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors70
headrests72
Interior mirror70
Seat72
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Adjustment Headlight beam
60
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
139
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
139
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning symbol
42
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
96
Airbag16
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
139
Deactivating20
Deployment16
Front airbag17
Head airbag19
Indicator light36
Side airbag18
Switching off the front passenger airbag21
Airbag system16
Air conditioning95
Climatronic98
manual air conditioning98
Recirculated air mode96
Air outlet vents96
Alarm Switching off
54
Triggering54
Alcantara cleaning
146
Anti-lock Braking System115
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
55
Trailer136
Anti-theft wheel bolts 173
Armrest74
artificial leather146
Ashtray79
ASR Indicator light
35
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
131
bar ball, Step 2131
Assistance systems ASR
35
ESC35
Front Assistant121
MCB116
Parking aid117
Speed Limiter120
Assist system ABS
115
Assist systems115
ABS36
Cruise control system118
EDL116
ESC115
HBA116
HHC116
START-STOP124
TCS115
XDS116
Audio see Infotainment
4
Auto-check control44
Automatic driving lamp control62
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
181
Selector lever lock111
Starting-off and driving112
Tiptronic112
Using the selector lever111
Automatic gearbox modes111
Automatic load deactivation160
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
111
Automatic transmission110
Kickdown112
malfunctions39
Selector lever lock111
Warning icon39
Warning messages39
B
Ball head Check fitting
132
Ready position130
Battery In the remote control key
179
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bicycle carrier91
Bonnet Closing
152
Opening152
201Index

BootClass N1 vehicles89
Hooks86
See Boot lid56
Boot lid automatic locking
56
Closing56
Opening56
Brake booster108
brake fluid specification
157
Brake fluid156
Checking157
Information messages34
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Indicator light
38
brakes Driving in
113
Brakes Brake booster
108
Brake fluid157
Braking and stabilisation systems115
Handbrake108
Information messages34
Warning light34
Brakes and parking107
Braking Information for braking
107
Breakdown kit173
Break recommendation See Fatigue detection
126
Bulbs Replacing
186
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
C
Car care Jack
144
Car computersee multifunction display45
Care and maintenance137
Car park109
Car park ticket holder76
Carrier Roof rack
93
Cavity protection144
Central locking49
Problems54
Central locking button53
Central warning light Indicator light
34
Change Bulb for daytime running lights (halogen spot-light)
189
Bulb for indicator (halogen headlight)188
Engine oil153
Light bulb in tail light192
Changing Fuses
182
Fuses in the dash panel183
Fuses in the engine compartment185
Licence plate light bulb191
Wheels170
Changing a wheel Preparation
170
Removing and fitting a wheel171
Subsequent steps171
Charging a vehicle battery159
Check Fit ball head properly
132
Checking Battery electrolyte level
159
Brake fluid157
Coolant level156
Engine oil154
Oil level154
Windscreen washer fluid153
Checks Statutory checks137
Children and safety22
Child safety Side airbag
24
Child safety lock54
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
24
child seat Use of ISOFIX child seats
25
Child seat Classification
24
ISOFIX25
on the front passenger seat23
TOP TETHER26
Chrome parts see vehicle care
143
Cigarette lighter78
cleaning chrome parts
143
Cleaning Alcantara
146
and maintaining belts147
artificial leather146
headlight glasses144
materials146
natural leather146
plastic parts142
seats covers of the electrically heated seats147
wheels144
Cleaning safety belt
147
Cleaning seat covers
147
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
146
Seat covers147
Cleaning the outside of the vehicle Decorative films
143
202Index

EDL116
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
58
Electric power windows Operational faults
58
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)116
Electronic immobilizer103
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)115
Emergency Changing a wheel
170
Hazard warning light system64
Jump-starting176
Locking the door without a locking cylinder180
Locking the driver's door180
Selector lever-unlocking181
Switch off the engine by pressing a button106
Towing the vehicle177
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch179
Tyre repair173
Unlocking the driver's door180
Unlocking the tailgate181
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
168
First aid kit167
Jack168
Reflective Vest167
Vehicle tool kit168
Warning triangle167
emergency wheel169
Emissions195
Engine Starting the engine
106
Engine compartment150
Brake fluid157
Overview152
Vehicle battery157
Engine number194
engine oil specification
154
Engine oil153
change153
Checking154
Replenishing155
Warning icon40
EPC Warning light
36
ESC Function
115
Indicator light35
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
36
F
Fastening elements
85
Fatigue detection126
Function126
Information messages127
Films143
Fire extinguisher168
First aid kit167
Flexible storage compartment89
Fog lights63
Warning light38
Fog lights with CORNER function63
Fold variable loading floor up
91
Footmats110
see Footmats110
Force limitation Power windows
58
Front airbag17
Front Assistant121
Activating/deactivating123
Information messages124
Operation122
Radar sensor122
Warning symbol42
fuel lead-free petrol149
Fuel148
Diesel150
Fuel gauge32
Indicator light37
refer to Fuel148
Refuelling148
fuel consumption195
Fuel reserve Indicator light
37
Fuses Assignment
182
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel183
Changing182
Colour coding182
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment185
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
185
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
44
Information on the selected gear44
Gear changing Gear stick
109
gears spare
169
General view Cockpit
28
Genuine parts138
Glasses compartment81
Glow plug system Warning light
36
H
Handbrake
108
Warning light34
Hazard warning light system64
204Index