2014 SKODA FABIA width

Turn switchSwitching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on and off automatically » page 62
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 65
Switch on low beam
Pull switch Switch on the front fog lamp » page 63
Switch on the rear fog light » page 63
 Headlight beam range regulation
Turning the dial B
» Fig. 41 from the position
 in
 means the headlight beam
range is gradually adjusted, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The parking light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the frontvehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment system » Info-
tainment user manual , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal- and main beam lever ( » Fig. 42 on page 62 ) towards the
steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the parking lights (neither
at the front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore
always switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.61Lights and visibility

CAUTIONThe bike stowed in the rack must not touch either the boot lid or other vehicle
parts - there is a risk of damage to the vehicle occurring.
Place bicycle into the carrier
Fig. 98
Insert the front fork of the bicycle into the carrier / mounting ex-
ample of the front wheel
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
›
Remove the front wheel from the bike.
›
Release the quick release
A
» Fig. 98 on the carrier and adjust according to
the bicycle fork width.
›
Place the bicycle fork on the fixing axle and tighten with the quick release
A
.
›
Set the left bicycle pedal towards the vehicle front to secure the front wheel
more easily.
›
If you want to transport two bicycles, loosen screw
A
» Fig. 97 on page 92
on the carrier and move the carrier along with attached bike to the left.
The handlebar must not touch the side window of the luggage compartment.
›
Tighten screw
A
» Fig. 97 on page 92 on the support.
›
Guide the boot lid gently downwards and check while doing this that there is
no contact between the handlebar and the rear window.
›
If necessary, the position of the sliding part
E
» Fig. 97 on page 92 can be
adjusted.
›
The dismantled front wheel can best be stowed between the left crank and
the bicycle frame.
›
Attach the front wheel with belt
B
to the front fork » Fig. 98 or to the bicy-
cle frame.
›
The second carrier is installed and the bicycle is secured in a similar way.
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a beltFig. 99
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
›
In order to loosen the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each
other and open the clamp.
›
Position the clamp with the rubber part in the direction of travel as low down
on the saddle support as possible and close it.
›
When transporting two bicycles, stretch the belt » Fig. 99 -
 between the
saddles by moving the bicycles apart.
›
Hook the carabiners on the ends of the belt into the lower lashing eyelets
behind the rear seats » Fig. 99 -
 .
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
›
If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle after-
wards.
Roof rack
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
94
Roof load
94

93Transporting and practical equipment

Unidirectional tyresRead and observe
on page 161 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The direction of rotation indicated must be complied with to obtain the best
benefits from the characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics are principally the following.
› Increased driving stability.
› Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
› Reduced tyre noise and reduced tyre wear.
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Explanation of the tire labelling
164
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants
165
Authorised tyre variants are to be selected according to the engine size of your
vehicle » page 165 , Manufacturer-approved tyre variants .
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
The information listed in the table corresponds to the information available at the time of going to press.
The approved tyre / rim combinations for your car are given on the sales and
technical vehicle documentation.
Explanation of the tire labelling
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 185/65 R 14 86 T means:
185Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial14Diameter of wheel in inches86Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 11 14... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 11th week of 2014.
The marking M+Smeans that the associated tire is suitable for winter use.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for
each individual tyre.
Load index838485868788Load
(In kg)487500515530545560
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed symbolSTUHVWTopspeed (in km/h)180190200210240270WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
CAUTION
The information about load index and speed symbol can be found in the vehi-
cle sales and technical documentation.164General Maintenance

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