2015 SKODA FABIA roof

WARNING■No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.■Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
■
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.
■
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one ac-
cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
WARNINGThe airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage
can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work
on the front doors and their door panels must be carried out by a specialist
garage. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
resulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA ve-
hicles are 95% recyclable.
Note
Detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of end-of-life cars is
available from a specialist garage.Washing vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
139
Automatic car wash systems
140
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
140
The best protection for your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain adhering to your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive
effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's
rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
WARNINGWashing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system can
affect the braking efficiency – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – there
is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
Soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as much as you can of this off.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
Work from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals. 
139Care and maintenance

Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.WARNINGProtect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor or the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk
of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.■Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – there is a risk of paint damage.
Automatic car wash systems
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows including the slid-
ing/tilting roof, etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car wash system
beforehand.
The lips of the windscreen wiper rubbers must be cleaned and degreased with
cleaning agents especially formulated for the task after an automatic wash
with wax.
CAUTION
■ Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk
of damage.■
For vehicles with roof antenna the antenna rod should be unscrewed before
driving through a car wash - there is a risk of damage.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ The films may not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - there is risk
of damage » page 141.■
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
■
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Cleaning vehicle exterior
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
141
Foils
141
Plastic parts
142
Rubber seals
142
Chrome and anodized parts
142
Windows and external mirrors
142
Headlight glasses
143
Door closing cylinder
143
Cavity protection
143
Jack
143
Wheels
143
Towing device and mounting recess
144
Under-body protection
144
Wiper blades
144
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Partners. The instructions for use on the package must
be observed. 
140General Maintenance

WARNING■Care products may be harmful to your health if not used according to the
instructions.■
Always keep the automobile care products safe from people who are not
completely independent, e.g. children - there is a danger of poisoning!
■
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when clean-
ing the underfloor, the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims –
risk of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Do not use any insect sponges, kitchen scrubbers or similar cleaning prod-
ucts – there is a risk of damaging the paintwork finish.■
Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
Note
Because of the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any poten-
tial problems with the cleaning and care of the exterior of your vehicle, we rec-
ommend that cleaning and care of your vehicle be carried out by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
Vehicle paint work
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
Preserving the vehicle paintwork
Thorough wax treatment is an effective way of protecting the paintwork from
harmful environmental influences.
The vehicle must be treated with a high-quality hard wax polish at the latest,
when no more drops form on the clean paintwork.
A new layer of a high-quality hard wax polish can be applied to the clean body- work after it has dried thoroughly.
Even if you use a wax preserver regularly we still recommend that you treat
the paintwork of the vehicle at least twice a year with hard wax.
Polishing
Polishing is necessary if the vehicle's paintwork has become unattractive and
if it is no longer possible to achieve a gloss with wax preservatives.
If the polish does not contain any preserving elements, the paint must be trea- ted with a preservative afterwards.
CAUTION■ Paint damage is to be repaired immediately.■Never apply wax to the windows.■
Mat painted or plastic parts must not be treated with polishing products or
hard waxes.
■
Do not polish the paintwork in a dusty environment - there is a risk of
scratching the paintwork.
■
Do not apply polish to door seals or window guides.
■
If possible, do not apply any polish to body surfaces that come into contact
with door seals and window guides.
Foils
Read and observe
and on page 141 first.
Cleaning
Films (e.g. Roof, decorative, protective films, etc.) must be cleaned more care-
fully than the vehicle paint.
The films may not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners.
Only wash the films with a soft cloth, mild soap solution and clean, warm wa-
ter.
Service life
Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect
the life of the films.
The sunlight may also affect the depth of the film colour.
The films age and become brittle, which is normal; this shall not be considered
a fault.
CAUTION
■ Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents for the glued sur-
faces with films - there is a danger of film damage.■
Never use dirty cloths or chemical solvents for the glued surfaces with films -
there is a danger of damaging the film.
■
No ice scrapers should be used in the winter months to remove ice and snow
from the areas to which films have been applied. Do not remove frozen snow
or ice using other objects - there is a risk of damage to the film.
■
Do not polish the films - there is risk of damage!
■
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box, etc.), there is an in-
creased risk of film damage (e.g. due to rockfall from the secured load).
141Care and maintenance

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).
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.
194Technical data

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
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Rubber seals142
Vehicle paint work141
Wiper blades144
Clean interior Safety belt
146
Climatronic Automatic operation
97
Operating elements96
Recirculated air mode97
Clothes hook81
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
77
Ashtray76
Cigarette lighter76
General view26
Lighting64
Storage compartments73
useful equipment73
COMING HOME63
compartments73
Component protection138
Components of the puncture repair kit172
Computer see multifunction display
40
Convenience turn signal61
Coolant154
Checking155
Replenishing155
Temperature gauge29
Warning light36
Warning messages36
CORNER See Headlights with CORNER function
62
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation
119
operation description120
Cup holders76
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
60
Daylight running lights60
Dazzle see sun screen of the panoramic roof
66
De-icing windows
142
De-icing rear window65
Deactivating airbags18
Decorative films141
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
56
Departure angle196
Diesel refer to Fuel
149
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
149
Diesel particulate filter37
information messages37
Digital Clock31
Dipstick153
Display29
Compass points45
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes39
Service interval46
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
139
Distance driven30
Distance warning Warning light
38
DoorChild safety lock53
Closing53
Emergency locking178
Emergency locking the driver's door178
Opening53
Door warning39
Drive Driving through water
114
DriveGreen112
driving emissions
194
fuel consumption194
Driving Maximum speed
197
through water114
driving data operation
40
E
Economical driving Tips
112
EDL116
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
58
Electric window lifter Window operation malfunctions
59
Electric Windows57
Button in driver's door57
Electronic differential lock (EDL, XDS)116
Electronic immobilizer100
Emergency Changing a wheel
168
Hazard warning light system63
Jump-starting174
Locking the door without a locking cylinder178
Locking the driver's door178
Selector lever-unlocking179
Switch off the engine by pressing a button103
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Petrolsee fuel148
Phone see Infotainment
4
Plastic parts142
Pocket in the luggage compartment
85
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
141
Power steering Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door58
Force limitation58
Practical equipment Reflective vest
166
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
81
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats81
Waste container77
Protective films141
R
Radiator fan
152
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle170
Rear interior light
64
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
68
Rear fog light62
Warning light33
Rear mirror67
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
68
Rear window - heater65
Recirculated air mode97
Refuelling147
Fuel147
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery177
Synchronisation process178
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
177
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
131
bar ball, Step 2131
Repairs and technical alterations136
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
189
Bulb in rear light190
Bulbs184
Fuses - engine compartment183
High beam bulb (halogen projection-type head- lamp)
187
High beam bulb (halogen projector headlights) 188
Low beam and high beam bulb (halogen head- lights)
186
parking light bulb187
Rear window wiper blade180
turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Vehicle battery159
windscreen wiper blades179
Replenishing Coolant
155
Engine oil154
Windscreen washer fluid152
Revolution counter28
Rims160
Roller blind Luggage compartment cover
87
Roof Load
94
Roof rack93
mounting points94
Roof load94
Rubber seals142
Running-in Brake linings
111
Engine111
Tyres111
S
SAFE see SafeLock
52
SafeLock52
SAFELOCK see SafeLock
52
Safety8
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position8
Headrests70
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy112
Save fuel112
Seals Vehicle care
142
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening13
Seatbelts Inertia reels
13
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
12
Seat features71
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Switch on the ignitionKey101
Starter button103
T
Tablet holder behind the headrests
82
Handling82
Tailgate55
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
140
High-pressure cleaner140
Washing by hand139
Wash system140
TCS Operation
115
Warning light33
Technical data192
Time31
Tiptronic110
Tools167
TOP TETHER24
Towing175
Towing a trailer135
Towing device Accessories
132
Description128
Operation and maintenance144
Towing eye Front
176
Rear177
Towing protection55
Towing vehicle175
Traction control (TCS)115
Trailer132
13-pin socket 133
connect and disconnect133
Load134
Loading133
Safety eye133
Towing a trailer135
Trailer operation127
Transmission Warning messages
36
Transport Luggage compartment
83
Roof rack93
Transporting73
Transporting children safely20
Turn signal61
Turn signal system Warning light
35
Tyre Damage
163
Explanation of the label164
see wheels164
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
164
Tyre pressure161
Warning light34
Tyre pressure monitor refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
126
Tyre pressure monitoring126
Display34
Infotainment display126
Save tyre pressure values126
Save tyre pressure values - button127
Save tyre pressure values - Infotainment126
Tyre repair General notes
172
Preparations173
Pressure test173
Sealing and inflating the tyre173
Tyres160
new111
Tyre pressure161
Wear and tear162
Wear indicators162
Tyre size164
see wheels164
U
Under-body Vehicle care
144
Under-body protection144
Unlocking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Key50
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
USB82
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
139
Useful equipment Ashtray
76
Car park ticket holder74
Cigarette lighter76
Clothes hook81
Cup holders76
Glasses compartment79
Multimedia holder78
Storage compartment73
Useful Features 12-volt power outlet
77
Using the selector lever109
V
Variable loading floor
89
Inserting90
Lower position90
Removing90
Upper position89
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
159
Charging158
Checking the battery electrolyte level158
Cover157
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