2015 SKODA FABIA service

Rear towing eyeFig. 191
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 191.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with
a factory fitted tow hitch » page 127, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
177
Synchronising the remote control
178
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 178.
CAUTION■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.■
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 192
Remote control key: Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 192 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
177Emergency 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

Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle characteristics
192
Operating weight
193
Payload
194
measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
194
Dimensions
195
Departure angle
196
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.
The specified values have been determined in accordance with rules and under
conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for determining opera-
tional and technical data for motor vehicles.
Vehicle characteristicsFig. 218
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 218 -
 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
Approved tyre diameter in inches 1)
The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's
technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the
declaration of conformity.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 218 -
 is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right-hand driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Manufacturer
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer) 
1234567891)
Only valid for some countries.
192Technical data

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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Heating95
Control elements95
Exterior mirrors68
Seats71
HHC116
Hill Start Assist (HHC)116
Hitch127
Drawback load127
Hooks85
Horn26
I
i-Pad holder Handling
82
Ice scrapers142
Ignition lock101
Immobilizer100
Individual settings Locking
52
Unlocking52
Inertia reel13
Information system39
Compass point display45
Door warning39
Gear recommendation39
MAXI DOT display42
Multifunction display40
operation40
Service interval display46
Information system operation40
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster27
Auto-check control39
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Fuel gauge30
Overview28
Revolution counter28
Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care144
Natural leather145
interior light Front
64
Interior monitor55
iPad holder behind the headrests
82
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
167
Maintenance143
Jacking points Raise vehicle
170
Jump-starting174
K
KESSY Locking
51
Unlocking51
Key Locking
50
Start the engine101
Stopping the engine101
Switch off the ignition101
Switch on the ignition101
Unlocking50
L
Lamp failure Warning light
37
Lamps Warning light
37
Leather Natural leather care
145
LEAVING HOME63
Lever Main beam61
Turn signal61
Levers Windscreen wipers
67
Light Cockpit
64
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME63
Front fog lights62
Headlights with CORNER function62
Rear fog light62
Replacing bulbs184
Lighting Luggage compartment
83
Lights59
Automatic driving lamp control61
Daylight running60
Hazard warning light system63
Headlight flasher61
Headlight range adjustment60
Low beam60
Main beam61
parking lights60
Parking lights63
Switching on and off60
Turn signal61
Warning lights31
Load194
Locking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Key50
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
52
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
178
Low beam60
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Luggage compartment83
Cover86
Fastening elements84
Fixing nets85
Flexible storage compartment88
Lighting83
Storage compartments under the floor88
unlock manually179
Unlock the boot lid179
Variable loading floor89
Luggage compartment cover86
Other positions87
Roll-up cover87
Luggage Storage 12-volt power outlet
77
Roll-up cover87
Storage compartments86
M
Main beam
61
Warning light35
Maintenance see vehicle care
141
Manual air conditioning Control elements
95
Recirculated air mode97
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
108
MAXI DOT display42
Main menu42
Menu item assist systems45
Menu item Audio44
Menu item navigation44
Menu item telephone45
Operation43
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
42
Maximum permissible weights
192
Maximum speed197
MCB116
Mechanical window lifter open and close
57
Mechanical window lifters56
Media AUX
82
see Infotainment4
USB82
Memory42
Mirror Exterior mirrors
68
Interior mirror68
Make-up65
Modifications136
Modifications and technical alterations Service
137
Multi-function display operation
40
Multi collision brake (MCB)116
Multifunction display Functions
40
Information40
Memory42
Multifunction pocket85
Multifunction steering wheel Operation
43
Multimedia AUX
82
USB82
Multimedia holder78
N
N1
89
Nameplate192
Navigation see Infotainment
4
Nets85
Notes for driving with tyre repaired173
Notes on using wheels160
O
Oil see Engine oil
153
Warning messages37
Oil pressure Warning messages
37
Onboard computer see multifunction display
40
Operating weight193
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
149
Vehicle battery158
Original accessories137
Overview Engine compartment
151
Warning lights31
P
Parking
108
Parking assistance116
Parking aid Automatic system activation when moving for-ward
119
Function117
Parking assistance116
Activation / deactivation118
Display in the Infotainment display118
parking lights60
Park Pilot116
Park the vehicle see Parking
108
Part replacement136
Passive safety Before every journey
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Pedals109
Footmats109
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SeatsArmrest71
Headrests70
Heating71
Rear seat72
Seat backrests72
Seats and headrest69
Secure variable loading floor
91
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
27
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
109
Selector lever lock Indicator light
35
Service137
Service interval display46
Warning light38
setting Lower position of the variable loading floor
90
Setting Seat belt height
12
seats and headrests69
Upper position of the variable loading floor89
Settings Interior mirror
68
Setting the Clock
31
Side airbag17
SmartGate Connection by searching for a Wi-Fi network
47
introductory information47
Password/PIN code change48
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct48
SmartLink see Infotainment
4
Snow chains165
Sockets 12 V
77
Spare wheel163
remove168
stow168
Speed control Indicator light
35
Speed control system119
Speed limiter120
Indicator light35
Operation121
Operation description121
Speed symbol see Wheels
164
Spoiler138
Stabilisation system114
Stability Control (ESC)115
Staring engine Jump-starting
174
START-STOP104
Jump-starting174
Manually deactivating/activating the system106
operation105
Warning light38
START-STOP system104
Starter button Problems with the engine start
104
Steering column lock locking102
Steering column lock unlocking102
Switching off the engine103
Switch off the ignition103
Switch on the ignition103
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
102
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 100
Starting engine Jump-starting
174
Starting the engine Starter button
103
START STOP Information messages
106
Start the engineKey101
Steering column lock locking Starter button
102
Steering column lock unlocking Starter button
102
Steering lock locking Key
100
Steering lock unlocking Key
100
Steering lock (engine start using push-button) Warning light
32
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stop see Parking
108
Stopping the engine Key
101
Storage73
compartment beneath the front seat80
storage compartment Glasses compartment
79
Storage compartment in the doors
74
in the front arm rest79
in the front centre console75
in the rear centre console82
on the dash panel75
on the front passenger side80
on the side of the front seat75
Storage compartments73
sun visors65
Sun visors66
Switching lights on and off60
Switching off the engine Starter button
103
Switch off the ignition Key
101
Starter button103
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Disconnecting and reconnecting159
Operation in winter158
Replacing159
Safety instructions156
Warning light36
Vehicle care Alcantara
145
Anodized parts142
Artificial leather145
Cavity protection143
Chrome parts142
Cleaning vehicle exterior140
Cleaning wheels143
Decorative and protective films141
Door locking cylinder143
Headlight glasses143
Interior care144
Maintenance141
Materials145
Natural leather145
Plastic parts142
Polishing vehicle paint work141
Rubber seals142
Safety belt146
Seat covers146
Under-body protections144
washing139
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
39
Vehicle data sticker192
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
192
Vehicle dimensions195
Vehicle height195
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)192
Vehicle length195
Vehicle tool kit167
Vehicle width195
Vest Holder for reflective vest
166
VINVehicle Identification Number192
Visibility65
Visors see front sun visors
65
W
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning light
38
Warning lights31
Warning symbols see Warning lights
31
Warning triangle166
warning when speeding41
Washing Automatic car wash system
140
by hand139
High-pressure cleaner140
Washing vehicles139
Waste container77
Weather conditions136
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
169
Caps169
Loosening and tightening170
Wheels Age of wheels
160
Changing168
Driving style162
Full trim168
General information160
Load index164
Snow chains165
Speed symbol164
Storage of wheels160
Tyre damage163
Tyre pressure161
Tyre size164
Tyre wear162
Tyre wear indicator162
Unidirectional tyres163
Wheel balance162
Wheels exchange162
Winter tyres164
Wi-Fi Connection
47
Password47
Password change48
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct Connection
48
Password change48
Setting48
Window operation Malfunctions
59
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
180
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
152
Replenishing152
Warning light38
Winter152
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
67
Windscreen washer system152
Windscreen wipers operation
67
Replacing the windscreen wipers179
Windscreen washer fluid152
Windscreen wipers and washers66
Winter operation De-icing windows
142
Snow chains165
Winter tyres See Wheels
164
Winter use164
Winter tyres164
Wiper blades144
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 179
Wiper interval
67
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