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.
Reserve and temporary spare wheel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Remove / store wheel
169
Spare wheel
169
When using an emergency or spare wheel make sure to mount a wheel with
the appropriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted. In vehi- cles with tyre pressure monitoring tyre pressure values are to be stored
» page 127 .
WARNING■
If, you get a puncture a spare tyre has to be mounted with a non-bound
direction or opposite direction of rotation when, then drive carefully. In this
situation the best properties of the tyre are no longer present.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
fitted tyres, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
■
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
Remove / store wheelFig. 159
Taking the wheel out
Read and observe on page 169 first.
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with a special bolt » Fig. 159.
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. 159.
›
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. 159 until the
wheel is safely secured.
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the spare wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Close the tailgate.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 169 first.
A yellow warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
169Emergency equipment, and self-help
Technical data
Technical data
Vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
194
Operating weight and payload
195
measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
195
Dimensions
196
Departure angle
197
Vehicle-specific details per engine type
198
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
Vehicle characteristics
Fig. 197
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 197 -
is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also stuck inside the service schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code / paint number / interior equipment / engine output / engine
code
Partial vehicle description
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 197 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right-hand driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped on
the right hand suspension strut dome in the engine compartment. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), together with a nameplate.
The VIN can also be displayed in the Infotainment system » Operating instruc-
tions for Infotainment , chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button) .
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit code letter and serial number) is stamped onto
the engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of an acci-
dent and damage.123456789194Technical data
DimensionsFig. 198
Principle sketch: Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions by operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 198SpecificationFabiaFabia CombiA
Height
Basic dimension14671467Vehicles with off-road package14821482Vehicles with SPORT package14521452BFront trackBasic dimension14631463Vehicles with the 1.2 l/81 kW TSI and 1.4 l/77 kW TDI engine14571457CWidth17321732DRear trackBasic dimension14571457Vehicles with the 1.2 l/81 kW TSI and 1.4 l/77 kW TDI engine14511451EWidth including exterior mirrors19581958F
Clearance
Basic dimension133135Vehicles with off-road package141143Vehicles with SPORT package118120GWheelbase24702470HLength39924257196Technical data
vehicle carechrome parts143
Vehicle care Alcantara
146
Artificial leather146
Cavity protection144
Cleaning vehicle exterior141
Cleaning wheels144
Decorative films143
Door locking cylinder144
Headlight glasses144
Interior care145
Maintenance142
Materials146
Natural leather146
Plastic parts142
Polishing vehicle paint work142
Rubber seals143
Safety belt147
Seat covers147
Under-body protections145
washing140
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
44
Vehicle data sticker194
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
194
Vehicle dimensions196
Vehicle height196
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)194
Vehicle length196
Vehicle tool kit168
Vehicle width196
Vest Placement of the reflective vest
167
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
194
Visibility66
Visors see front sun visors
67
W
Warning at excessive speeds
47
Warning icons38
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning symbol
42
Warning lights33
Warning symbols see Warning lights
33
see Warning symbols38
Warning triangle167
Washing Automatic car wash system
141
by hand141
High-pressure cleaner141
Washing vehicles140
Waste container80
Water Driving through
113
Weather conditions137
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
173
Caps171
Loosening and tightening172
wheels spare wheel
169
Wheels Age of wheels
161
Changing170
Driving style162
Full trim170
General information161
Load index164
Snow chains165
Speed symbol164
Storage of wheels161
Tyre damage163
Tyre pressure162
Tyre size164, 165
Tyre wear162
Tyre wear indicator163
Unidirectional tyres164
Wheel balance162
Wheels exchange163
Winter tyres165
Wi-Fi Password
101
Settings101
Website101
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
182
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
153
Replenishing153
Warning icon42
Winter153
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
68
Windscreen washer system153
Windscreen wipers operation
68
Replacing the windscreen wipers181
Windscreen washer fluid153
Windscreen wipers and washers67
Winter operation De-icing windows
143
Snow chains165
Winter tyres See Wheels
165
Winter use165
Winter tyres165
Wiper blades145
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 181
Wiper interval
68
Wipers Maintaining wiper blades
145
X
XDS
116
210Index