2014 SKODA FABIA ESP

Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel archFig. 183
Remove the plastic cover
Read and observe and on page 186 first.
The cover in the front wheel must be removed in order to change certain light
bulbs.
Details about removing the cover - if needed - are given in the description of
each lamp change.
Removing
›
Adjust front wheels in the direction of center of the vehicle.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the full wheel covers » page 168, Vehicle tool
kit into the recess in the cover.
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow » Fig. 183.
Fitting
›
Insert and push the cover into the corresponding opening.
The cover must engage securely.
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzleFig. 184
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle
Read and observe
and on page 186 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.
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. 184 .
›
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. 184 . 
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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. 185
Replacing the bulb for low beam and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Remove the respective cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
To replace lamp, first remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle
in the right headlight » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Press the connector latch and remove the plug connector by jiggling in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 185 .
›
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. 182 on page 186 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the holder of the wash
water container nozzle » page 187.
›
Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel arch » page 187.
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)Fig. 186
Changing the bulb for the front
turn signal light
Read and observe and on page 186 first.
Remove the bracket of the wash water container nozzle before replacing the
lamp in the right headlight » page 187.
›
Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 182 on page 186 .
›
Turn the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 186 .
›
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. 182 on page 186 .
Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)
Fig. 187
Change the light bulb for the parking light
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel arch » page 187. 
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›Release the bulb holder in the areas identified by arrows
» Fig. 196.›Remove the holder from the lamp.›
Turn the respective light bulb counter-clockwise to the stop and remove it
from the bulb holder.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.
›
Reinsert the holders with the bulbs into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
.
193Fuses and light bulbs

Operating weight and payload
Operating weight
This value represents the minimum operating weight without additional
weight-increasing equipment such as air conditioning system, spare wheel, or
trailer hitch.
The specified operating weight is for orientation purposes only.
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.
Operating weight of the vehicle » page 198, Vehicle-specific details per en-
gine type .
Payload
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 weights.
› The weight of the passengers.
› The weight of all items of luggage and other loads.
› The weight of the roof, including the roof rack system.
› The weight of the equipment that is excluded from the operating weight.
› Trailer drawbar load when towing a trailer (max. 50 kg).
Note
If required, you can find out the precise weight of your vehicle by contacting a
specialist garage.
measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to
ECE Regulations and EU Directives
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions were not available at the
time of going to press.
The data on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are given on the ŠKODA
websites or in the sales and technical vehicle documentation.
The measurement of the intra-urban cycle begins with a cold start of the en-
gine. Urban driving is then 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.
Note
■ The fuel consumption and emission levels given on the Škoda websites or in
the commercial and technical vehicle documentation have been established in
accordance with rules and under conditions that are set out by legal or techni-
cal rules for the determination of operational and technical data of motor vehi-
cles.■
Depending on the extent of the equipment, the driving style, traffic condi-
tions, weather influences and vehicle condition, consumption values can in
practice result in fuel economy figures in the use of the vehicle that differ from
the fuel consumption values listed on the ŠKODA websites or in the commer-
cial and technical vehicle documentation.
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Departure angleFig. 199
Principle sketch: Departure an-
gle
Angle » Fig. 199
Overhang angle, front
Overhang angle, rear
Departure angle
The values shown indicate the maximum incline of an embankment, up which
the vehicle can drive at a slow speed without collision of the bumper or under-
body.
The values listed correspond to the maximum axle load, front or back.
Overhang angle (°)
» Fig. 199FabiaFabia CombiA14.614.6B17.613.1AB197Technical data