2015 SKODA FABIA warning

Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 83
Open storage compartment / interior of the storage compartment
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
Storage compartment » Fig. 83
Opening lever
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1 l
Card holder
Opening
›
Pull the handle
A
to position
1
» Fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow.
The cover folds in the arrow direction
2
.
Closing
›
Screw in the filler cap in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 83 until
it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
In some vehicles, the storage compartment is equipped with a lamp that lights
up when you open the storage compartment and goes off when you close it.ABCStorage compartment under the front seatFig. 84
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The maximum permissible load of the storage compartment is 1.5 kg.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 84 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Pull the handle in the direction of arrow
1
and close the tray in the opposite
direction of arrow
2
.
›
Hold onto the handle until the tray is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.80Operation

Clothes hookFig. 85
Clothes hooks
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the handles of the headliner above each of
the rear doors » Fig. 85.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items
of clothing hung up.■
Do not use hangers to hang the clothes - there is a risk of limiting the ef-
fectiveness of head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
Fig. 86
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The Storage pockets » Fig. 86 are intended for the Storage e.g. of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
Fig. 87
Storage pocket
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The storage pockets are located on the inner sides of the front seats » Fig. 87.
The storage pockets are used for storing small and light objects, such as mo-
bile phones, etc.
The maximum permissible load of each of the pockets is 150 g.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the pockets. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.81Transporting and practical equipment

Fig. 91
Remove holder/remove Adapter
Read and observe
on page 82 first.
Fitting
›
Attach the opened adapter to the guide rods of the head restraint » Fig. 90.
›
Clip in the adapter in the direction of arrow
1
» .
›
Clip in the holder in the direction of arrow
2
into the adapter.
Removing
›
Pull on the locking strap
A
in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 91 .
›
Remove the holder from the bracket in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Press the adapter and remove in the direction of the arrow
5
from the guide
rods of the headrest.
WARNINGCarefully clip in the adapter - it is a risk of injuring your finger.
Handle holder
Fig. 92
Tilt and rotate holder
Fig. 93
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 82 first.
Tilt and rotate holder
The holder may be tilted 30° in the direction of arrow
1
and rotated through
360° in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 92 .
Adjust holder size
›
Pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of arrow
3
and move part
B
in
direction of arrow
4
to the desired position » Fig. 93.
Luggage compartment and transport of cargo

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
84
Fixing nets
85
Multifunction pocket
85
Hooks
85
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
86
Luggage compartment cover
86
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
87
Roll-up cover
87
Storage compartments under the floor
88
Cargo element
88
Flexible storage compartment
88
Class N1 vehicles
89
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83Transporting and practical equipment

When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be ad-
justed accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing, it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres or
braking – risk of injury.
▶ Match the tyre pressure to the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc., as heavy objects are not sufficiently secured - there is a
risk of injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
WARNING (Continued)■ Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident, and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Fastening elements
Fig. 94
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 94
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
The upper front lashing eye
C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes
A
is 350 kg.
CAUTION
The lashing eyes A cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the var-
iable loading floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.ABC1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
84Operation

The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
CAUTION
■Place the item of luggage suspended from a hook, if possible, in the storage
compartment B » Fig. 99 on page 86 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging
the storage compartment cover.■
If an item of luggage weighing more than 2.5 kg is suspended on the hook,
then we recommend removing the storage compartment cover
B
» Fig. 99 on
page 86 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging the storage compartment
cover.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
Fig. 99
Storage compartments
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 99
Fixed
With removable cover
Remove the cover
›
Remove the cover of the storage compartment
B
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 99 .
The removable storage compartment
A
» Fig. 99 is suitable for stowing small
objects weighing up to 1.5 kg in total.
The storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 2.5
kg. in weight in total.
CAUTION
When handling the cover of the storage compartment B, ensure that this or
the luggage compartment trim is not damaged.ABLuggage compartment coverFig. 100
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 100 are attached to the boot lid, then opening
the lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter only referred to as "cover").
If you want to transport bulky goods, the cover can be removed and stowed in two positions » Fig. 101 on page 87 .
The maximum permissible load of the cover is 1 kg.
Removing
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 100 .
›
Hold the raised cover.
›
Press both sides onto the underside of the cover near the studs
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting
›
Position the mounts on the cover
B
onto the side trim panel via pins
C
» Fig. 100 .
›
Press both sides onto the upper side of the cover near the studs
C
.
The fixture
B
must lock into place on the studs
C
on both sides of the lug-
gage compartment.
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the cover. This could endanger the vehicle
occupants during sudden braking or vehicle impact. 86Operation

CAUTION■When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the cover or the side trim
panel can occur if handled incorrectly. The following guidelines must be ob-
served. ■ The holders B
on the cover must be resting completely on the pins
C
on
the side panel » Fig. 100.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 101
Luggage compartment cover: stowed behind the rear seats/in
the lower position
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
The luggage compartment cover can be placed in the following positions:
» Fig. 101
Behind the rear seat backrests
In the lower position
Store cover in the lower position
›
Press the top of the cover in the arrow direction » Fig. 101 - 
.
In the front area, slots
B
» Fig. 100 on page 86 on the cover must be fully en-
gaged with the bolts on the side trim. In the back, the cover must be secured
at both ends under the latching.
In the lower position, the cover is designed for storing small objects up to a
weight of 2.5 kg in total.
Roll-up coverFig. 102
Roll-up cover: Pull out/roll/remove
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
Pulling out
›
Grasp the cover on the handle
A
and pull it out in the direction of the arrow
1
until it clicks » Fig. 102.
Rolling up
›
Push the cover in the area of handle
A
in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 102 .
The cover rolls up automatically.
Removing
The fully rolled luggage compartment cover can be removed.
›
Press on the side of the cross bar in the direction of arrow
3
and remove
the cover in the arrow direction
4
» Fig. 102 .
Inserting
›
First insert the cover on the left side.
›
Press on the side of the cross bar in the direction of arrow
3
and insert the
cover against arrow direction
4
» Fig. 102 .
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover. This could endan-
ger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or vehicle impact.87Transporting and practical equipment

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

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