2015 SKODA FABIA handbrake

Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)Read and observe
on page 115 first.
EDL
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the
brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is
an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS
XDL is an extension to the electronic differential lock. XDL does not respond to
traction, but to the load relief of the inner front wheel of the driving axle dur-
ing fast cornering.
The automatic brake intervention on the brake of the wheel with reduced load
prevents the wheel from spinning. Thus, the traction is improved and the vehi-
cle can continue to follow the desired track.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 115 first.
HBA increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.The HBA is activated by very rapid depression of the brake pedal. To achieve
the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied firmly
until the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 115 first.
HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator ped-al without having to use the handbrake when pulling away on a gradient.
The system holds the brake pressure produced by the activation of the brake
pedal for approx. 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released.
HHC is active on slopes of >5 % when the driver door is closed. HHC is always
only active on slopes pulling away forwards or in reverse.
Multi collision brake (MCB)
Read and observe
on page 115 first.
The MCB helps to decrease speed after a collision through automatic brakinginterventions and to stabilize the vehicle. This reduces the risk of a subse-
quent crash due to uncontrolled vehicle movement.
The automatic brake interventions can take place only if the following condi-
tions are met.
There was a front, side and rear-end collision of a certain severity.
The impact speed was higher than approx. 10 km/h.
The brakes, the ESL and other required electrical systems remain function-
al after impact.
The accelerator pedal is not actuated.
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
117
Display in the Infotainment display
118
Activation / deactivation
118
Automatic system activation when moving forward
119
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to as "system") draws attention to obsta-
cles in the vicinity of the vehicle via acoustic signals or on the Infotainment
display when manoeuvring.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 114, in section Introduction .■
Moving persons or objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the system signals. For this reason, such people or
objects may not be recognised by the system sensors. 
116Driving

WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, injuries, scalding, accident or
fire hazards may arise. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions stated below and with the generally applicable rules
of safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area.WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
On vehicles with manual transmission put the lever into the neutral posi-
tion.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
P position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – there is a risk of scalding. Wait until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan. The fan might suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – there is a risk of burns.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – there is a risk of death. Always remove
any jewellery, tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before com-
pleting any work.
WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
WARNING■ Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.■Keep the working fluids in sealed original containers and safe from peo-
ple who are not completely independent, e.g. children.■
Never spill operating fluids over the hot engine - risk of fire.
■
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle against
rolling away and support it with suitable axle stands: the car jack is not suf-
ficient for this – there is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
Always top up using the correct specification of fluids. This may result in major
operating problems and also vehicle damage!
For the sake of the environment
In view of the requirements for the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids and the special tools and knowledge required for such work, we recommend
that fluids be changed by a specialist garage.
Note
■ If there is anything you are not sure about concerning fluids, please consult a
specialist garage.■
Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.
150General Maintenance

NoteThe declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparation
168
Remove/stow the wheel
168
Full wheel trim
168
Wheel bolts
169
Anti-theft wheel bolts
169
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
170
Raising the vehicle
170
Remove the wheel / fix
171
Subsequent steps
171
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, the following instruc-
tions must be observed before changing a wheel on the road.
Switch on the hazard lights.
Place the warning triangle at the prescribed distance.
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic.
Choose a location with a flat, solid surface.
Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the
road (instead they should remain behind a crash barrier, for instance) while
the wheel is being changed.
Preparation
Before changing the wheel, the following work should be carried out.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with Manual transmission , select 1st gear .
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Uncouple trailer, if attached.
Remove/stow the wheelFig. 180
Taking the wheel out
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is fixed
in place with a special bolt » Fig. 180.
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. 180.
›
Take out the wheel.
Stowing the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw on the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 180 until the
wheel is safely secured.
›
Replace the box with the tool kit into the emergency or spare wheel and se-
cure it with the tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Full wheel trim
Before removing the wheel bolts the wheel trim should be removed.
Pulling off
›
Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 167 into the reinforced
edge of the wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim. 
168Do-it-yourself

▶The cut or puncture is larger than 4 mm.
▶ The tyre wall is damaged.
▶ After the expiration date (see inflation bottle).
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 172 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the break-
down kit.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
On vehicles with Manual transmission select 1st gear .
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 172,
General information .
›
Uncouple trailer, if attached.
›
Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
›
Stick the corresponding sticker
1
» Fig. 186 on page 172 on the dashboard in
the driver's field of view.
›
Unscrew the valve cap.
›
Use the valve remover
2
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 172 first.
Sealing
›
Shake the tyre inflator bottle
10
» Fig. 186 on page 172 vigorously several
times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the cap is pierced automatically.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and push the open end fully on-
to the tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating›Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose 7 » Fig. 186 on page 172 firmly
onto the tyre valve.›
On vehicles with manual transmission , move the lever to the neutral posi-
tion.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission place the selector lever in the P po-
sition.
›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
›
Plug the connector
6
into 12 volt socket » page 77.
›
Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
›
Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
›
Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
›
Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
›
Switch off the air compressor.
›
Remove the tyre inflation hose
7
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved, you can continue the journey.
WARNING■ If the tyre does not inflate to at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great.
The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Do not drive the vehi-
cle! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot while the tyre is
being inflated – there is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the most – risk of
overheating. Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before switching
it on again.
Notes for driving with tyre repaired
Read and observe
on page 172 first.
The filling pressure of the repaired tyre is a 10-minute test drive. 
173Emergency equipment, and self-help

Unlock the boot lidFig. 195
Unlocking the boot lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually.
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 72.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim
» Fig. 195 as
far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the tailgate.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 196
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the arrow range
1
» Fig. 196
and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.
›
With one finger, push the yellow plastic element in the direction of arrow
3
down to the stop.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move
the selector lever to N.
The selector lever will be locked once more if it is moved again to P.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
179
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
180WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 197
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 179 first.
Adjust the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before replacing the windscreen wiper blades.
Adjusting service position for changing wiper blades
›
Close the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition on and off again.
›
Push the windscreen wiper lever to position
4
within 10 seconds » page 67,
Windscreen wipers and washers .
›
Hold the lever in this position for about 2 seconds.
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the service position. 
179Emergency equipment, and self-help

Brake fluid155
Checking156
Information messages32
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Indicator light
35
Brakes Brake booster
107
Brake fluid156
Braking and stabilisation systems114
Handbrake107
Information messages32
Running-in111
Warning light32
Brakes and parking106
Brake system114
Braking Information for braking
106
Breakdown kit171
Bulbs Replacing
184
Button CAR see Infotainment
4
Button in driver's door electric windows
57
C
Car care Jack
143
Car computer see multifunction display
40
Care and maintenance136
Car park108
Car park ticket holder74
Carrier Roof rack
93
Cavity protection143
Central locking49
Problems54
Central locking button52
Change Bulb for daytime running lights (halogen spot-light)
187
Bulb for indicator (halogen headlight)186
Engine oil152
Light bulb in tail light190
Changing Fuses
181
Fuses in the dash panel181
Licence plate light bulb189
Wheels168
Changing a wheel Preparation
168
Subsequent steps171
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
171
Charging a vehicle battery158
Check Fit ball head properly
130
Checking Battery electrolyte level
158
Brake fluid156
Coolant level155
Engine oil153
Oil level153
Windscreen washer fluid152
Checks Statutory checks
136
Children and safety20
Child safety Side airbag
22
Child safety lock53
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
22
child seat Use of ISOFIX child seats
23
Child seat Classification
22
ISOFIX22
on the front passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
142
Cigarette lighter76
Clean Anodized parts
142
Chrome parts142
Cleaning Alcantara
145
and maintaining belts146
artificial leather145
headlight glasses143
materials145
natural leather145
plastic parts142
seats covers of the electrically heated seats146
wheels143
Cleaning safety belt
146
Cleaning seat covers
146
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
145
Seat covers146
Cleaning the vehicle exterior Cavity protection
143
Door locking cylinder143
Headlight glasses143
Towing device144
Under-body protection144
wheels143
Windows and external mirrors142
Cleaning vehicle139
Cleaning vehicle exterior140
Anodized parts142
Chrome parts142
Decorative films141
Plastic parts142
Protective films141
202Index

Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch177
Towing vehicle175
Tyre repair171
Unlocking the driver's door178
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
167
First aid kit166
Jack167
Reflective vest166
Vehicle tool kit167
Warning triangle166
Emissions194
Engine Running-in
111
Starting the engine103
Warning messages36
Engine compartment149
Brake fluid156
Overview151
Vehicle battery156
Engine number192
engine oil specification
153
Engine oil152
change152
Checking153
Replenishing154
Warning light37
EPC Warning light
34
ESC Operation
115
Warning light33
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
33
F
Fastening elements
84
Fatigue detection125
Function125
Information messages125
Films141
Fire extinguisher167
First aid kit166
Flexible storage compartment88
Fog lights Warning light
35
Fold variable loading floor up
91
Footmats109
see Footmats109
Force limitation Power windows
58
Front airbag15
Front Assist122
Disable/enable124
Distance warning123
Information messages125
Operation123
Radar sensor122
Warning and automatic braking123
Warning light38
Front fog lights62
fuel lead-free petrol
148
Fuel147
Diesel149
Fuel gauge30
refer to Fuel147
Refuelling147
Warning light35
fuel consumption194
Fuel reserve Warning light
35
Fuses Assignment
181
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel182
Changing181
Colour coding181
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment183
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
39
Information on the selected gear39
Gear changing Gear stick
108
General view Cockpit
26
Genuine parts137
Glasses compartment79
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
107
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system63
HBA116
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights Bulb arrangement
185
Driving abroad64
Headlight cleaning system67
Headlights with CORNER function62
Headrests70
Adjust height70
Headrest, removing and installing
70
heater Rear window
65
Heater Recirculated air mode
97
204Index