2015 SKODA FABIA boot

Setting in the lower positionFig. 107
Set the variable loading floor to the lower position
The variable loading floor in the upper position can be set to the lower position
as follows.
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 107 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
1
and partially move
in the direction of arrow
2
until it detaches from brackets
B
.
›
Place the variable loading floor onto the floor covering of the luggage com-
partment while tilted forward.
›
Push the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
3
up to the stop.
›
Place the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
4
.
Removing/insertingFig. 108
Remove variable loading floor
Removing
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 108 .
›
Lift the variable loading floor in the direction of arrow
1
until its rear area is
about 15 cm
B
below the edge of the foldable cover.
›
Remove the variable loading floor from the vehicle by moving it in the direc-
tion of arrow
2
.
Inserting
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 108 .
›
Insert the variable loading floor matching the front area into the vehicle
about 15 cm
B
beneath the edge of the foldable cover.
›
Then follow the same steps as when setting the upper position » page 89 or
the lower position » page 90.
CAUTION
■
When removing or inserting the variable loading floor, a distance of 15 cm B» Fig. 108 underneath the edge of the foldable cover must be adhered to - risk
of damaging the boot lid seal.■
After removing the variable cargo floor, place it in such a way that it cannot
be damaged or soiled.
90Operation

Folding / SecuringFig. 109
Fold up variable loading floor / secure variable loading floor
For easier handling, e. g. with the spare tyre, the variable load floor can be fol-
ded up and fastened by means of a hook on the frame of the boot lid.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both positions (both upper and
lower) and fastened.
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 109 .
›
Place the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow.
›
Hook the
B
hook to the frame of the boot lid.
WARNINGThe folded-up variable cargo floor limits the driver's view to the rear.
CAUTION
Before closing the tailgate, the variable loading floor is to be unhooked from
the frame and set in the upper or lower position - there is a risk of damage to
the hook.
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install/remove crossmember
91
Fitting/removing the bike rack
92
Place bicycle into the carrier
93
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
93Up to two bicycles can be transported in a carrier in the luggage compartment.
Maximum size of the transported bikes: 19 "frame with 26" wheels.
Before transporting, the following steps must be taken.›
Remove the roll-up cover » page 87.
›
Push the head rests into the seat backrests until they click into position
» page 70 .
›
Fold the rear seat forward » page 72.
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 72.
WARNINGWhen transporting bicycles, ensuring the safety of the passengers is para-
mount.
CAUTION
■ Take care handling the bicycle - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.■The bike rack cannot be installed if the variable cargo floor is stowed in the
luggage compartment.
Install/remove crossmember
Fig. 110
Install crossmember: Loosen the screws and unlock brackets /
place crossmember on the lashing eyelets 
91Transporting and practical equipment

Fig. 111
Install crossmember: Tighten the
screws
Read and observe and on page 91 first.
Installing/replacing
›
Unscrew screws
A
» Fig. 110 in direction of arrow
1
completely and partially
pull out.
The brackets
B
are unlocked.
›
Set the crossbar so that the screws
A
are pointing forward.
›
Place the crossmember with the fixed part
C
onto the left lashing eyelet in
the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull out part
D
of the cross member and place onto the right lashing eyelet
in arrow direction
3
.
›
Push in the brackets
B
» Fig. 111 in the direction of arrow
4
until they audi-
bly click into place.
›
Turn the screws
A
in the direction of arrow
5
up to the stop .
›
Check how well the crossmember is fastened by pulling on it.
Removal is carried out in the reverse order.
Fitting/removing the bike rackFig. 112
Fitting the bike rack
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
Installing/replacing
›
Loosen screw
A
on the bicycle rack (hereinafter only referred to as "carrier")
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 112 .
›
Place the carrier of the crossmember in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Hold part
B
of the carrier firmly and press on part
C
of the support in the
direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove screw
A
in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Screw out screw
D
in the direction of arrow
5
and remove.
›
Place part
E
in the direction of arrow
6
, depending on bike size, in one of
the possible positions » .
›
Insert screw
D
and tighten in the direction of arrow
7
.
Removal is carried out in the reverse order.
CAUTION
The 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.92Operation

Place bicycle into the carrierFig. 113
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. 113 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. 112 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. 112 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. 112 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. 113 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. 114
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. 114 -
 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. 114 -
 .
›
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
94WARNINGWhen transporting cargo, the instructions below must be followed.■The transported items on the roof rack must always be securely attached
– risk of accident! 93Transporting and practical equipment

WARNING (Continued)■Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.■The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
including the load that is being transported. Compare the vehicle height with
available clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
fixing points for base support
Fig. 115
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 93 first.
The mounting points are located on both sides of the vehicle.
Arrangement of the mounting points » Fig. 115
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out in accordance with the instructions provided.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 93 first.
Do not exceed the permissible roof load of 75 kg, this includes the carrier sys-
tem.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. The maximum capacity of the carrier system
should never be exceeded.
AB94Operation

Removing the bar ball - Step 1Fig. 158
Remove the cap from the lock
Fig. 159
Insert the key into the lock / unlock the lock
Read and observe
and on page 127 first.
›
Remove the cover
A
from the lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 158 .
›
Insert the key
B
into the lock in the direction of arrow
2
, so that its green
marker points upward » Fig. 159.
›
Turn the key in the direction of arrow
3
so that the red marking points up-
wards.
WARNINGNever remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
Note
We recommend that you put the protective cap on the ball before removing
the ball head.Removing the bar ball - Step 2Fig. 160
Release tow bar
Read and observe and on page 127 first.
Removing
›
To begin with, follow the first step of the ball bar end assembly » page 131.
›
Grasp the ball head from underneath » Fig. 160 .
›
Push in the release bolt
A
in the direction of arrow
1
until it stops and si-
multaneously press the operating lever
B
in the direction of arrow
2
until it
stops.
The ball head is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it
does not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
At the same time, the ball head latches into the ready position and is thus
ready to be built-in »
.
Subsequent steps
After removing the tow bar the following work must be carried out.
›
Insert the cover
B
» Fig. 154 on page 129 in the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
›
Fix the cap
A
» Fig. 154 on page 129 aligning it with “check mark” in the low-
er bumper area.
›
Push the cap in first on the left and right and then at the top.
WARNINGNever allow the ball head to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
cause damage on sudden braking and could put the safety of the occu-
pants at risk! 131Hitch and trailer

■Do not attach any stickers to the filaments or glass antenna - there is risk of
damage.■
Do not clean the headlining with a brush – risk of damage to the lining sur-
face.
■
Cleaners containing solvents can damage the material being cleaned.
■
Apply only a small amount of the cleaning and care product.
Note
Because of the special tools and knowledge required, and to avoid any poten-
tial problems with the cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle, we rec-
ommend that cleaning and care of the interior of your vehicle be carried out by
a ŠKODA Service Partner.
Natural leather
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
The leather needs, depending on the strain placed on it, regular cleaning and
maintenance.
Dust and dirt in pores and creases cause abrasions on the surface and lead to
premature brittling of the leather surface. Therefore, they must be removed
regularly at short intervals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean soiled leather surfaces with a cotton or woollen cloth lightly moistened
with water and then dry with a clean dry cloth »
.
Clean more severely soiled areas with a cloth soaked in a mild soap solution (2
tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of water).
To remove stains , use a cleaning agent specially designed for this purpose.
Treat the leather periodically with a suitable leather protector and use a skin
care cream with light blocker and impregnation after each cleaning.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the leather is not soaked through at any point during cleaning
and that no water gets into the stitching of the seams. The leather would then
become brittle and cracked.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight to avoid the
leather from bleaching. If the vehicle is parked in the open for lengthy periods,
protect the leather from direct sunlight by covering it.
■
The use of an additional mechanical steering wheel lock may damage the
leather surface of the steering wheel.
■ Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do not have sufficient colour
fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers
even when treated correctly. This is particularly true for light-coloured uphols-
tery. This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.■
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets, sharp-
edged belts etc. may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on the
surface or damage these. Damage of this nature cannot later be recognized as
a justified complaint.
Note
During the life of the vehicle, minor visible changes can occur on the leather
parts of the covers (e. g wrinkles or creases as a result of the stress of the cov-
ers).
Artificial leather, materials and Alcantara ®
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
Synthetic leather
Clean the synthetic leather with a damp cloth.
If the synthetic leather does not come completely clean with this method, a
mild soap solution or specific cleaning agent must be used.
Fabrics
Clean upholstery cover materials and cloth trims on doors, boot cover, etc. us-
ing specific cleaning agents, e.g., dry foam.
Use a soft sponge, brush, or commercially available microfibre cloth.
Use a cloth and special detergent to clean the headlining.
Remove pilling and residues on upholstery with a brush.
Remove stubborn hair with a “cleaning glove”.
Alcantara ®
Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal. 
145Care and maintenance

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help
Emergency equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
First aid kit and warning triangle
166
Reflective vest
166
Fire extinguisher
167
Vehicle tool kit
167
First aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 175
Placement of the first aid kit and
warning triangle - version 1
Fig. 176
Placing the first aid kit and the warning triangle - version 2 / re-
lease the retaining clip
The following information is for the first aid kit and warning triangle from the
ŠKODA Original accessories valid.
For another first aid kit and warning triangle the storage compartments may
possibly be too small.
First-aid box
The first-aid box can be attached by a strap to the right-hand side of the boot
» Fig. 175 or » Fig. 176 .
Warning triangle – version 1
The warning triangle can be stored in the rear wall trim panel » Fig. 175.
Warning triangle – version 2
The warning triangle can be placed in the panel at the right hand side of the
luggage compartment and secured to the fastening strap » Fig. 176.
Undo / secure fastening strap›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 176 .
›
Release strap
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull strap
A
against arrow direction
2
until it locks into place.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the first-aid kit.
WARNINGThe first-aid kit and warning triangle must always be secured safely so that
they do not come loose when making an emergency braking or in a vehicle
collision which could cause injuries to occupants.
Note
We recommend using a first-aid box from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Partner.
Reflective vest
Fig. 177
Front door: Storage compart-
ment for the reflective vest 
166Do-it-yourself