2015 SKODA FABIA winter tyres

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner´s Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Wearing seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
22
Operation
Cockpit
26
Overview
25
Instruments and warning lights
27
Instrument cluster
27
Warning lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Tailgate
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lights
64
Visibility
65
Windscreen wipers and washers
66
Rear mirror
67
Seats and headrests
69
Seats and headrests
69
Seat features
71
Transporting and practical equipment
73
Useful equipment
73
Tablet holder
82
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
83
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
89
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
91
Roof rack
93
Heating and ventilation
95
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
95
Driving
Starting-off and driving
100
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
100
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
102
START-STOPsystem
104Brakes and parking106Manual gear shifting and pedals108
Automatic transmission
109
Running-in and economical driving
111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
113
Assist systems
114
General information
114
Braking and stabilisation systems
114
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
116
Speed control system
119
Speed limiter
120
Front Assist
122
Fatigue detection
125
Tyre pressure monitoring
126
Hitch and trailer
127
Hitch
127
Trailer
132
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
136
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
136
Washing vehicle
139
Cleaning vehicle exterior
140
Interior care
144
Inspecting and replenishing
147
Fuel
147
Engine compartment
149
Engine oil
152
Coolant
154
Brake fluid
155
Vehicle battery
156
Wheels
160
Tyres and rims
160
Winter use
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Tyre damageRead and observe
on page 160 first.
We recommend checking your tyres and wheel rims for damage (punctures,
cuts, splits and bulges, etc.) on a regular basis.
Remove any foreign objects in the tyre tread immediately (e.g. small stones).
Foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed and seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGNever drive with damaged tyres – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
The tyres must be protected from contact with substances such as oil, grease
and fuel, which could damage them. If the tyres with these substances come
into contact, then we recommend that you check this in a specialist workshop.
Unidirectional tyres
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the
tyre .
The direction of rotation indicated must be complied with to obtain the best
benefits from the characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics are principally the following.
▶ Increased driving stability.
▶ Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
▶ Reduced tyre noise and reduced tyre wear.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installedwheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 126.
WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. In this situation the best proper-
ties of the tyre are no longer present.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
■
Never use the temporary spare wheel if it is damaged.
Spare wheel
Read and observe
on page 160 first.
A yellow warning label is always displayed on the rim of the temporary spare
wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
▶ Be specially attentive when driving.
▶ The temporary spare wheel is inflated to the maximum inflation pressure for
the vehicle » page 161.
▶ Only use the temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage
since it is not intended for permanent use.
If you need to use a spare wheel, make sure to fit a standard wheel of the ap-
propriate dimensions and design as soon as possible.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save tyre pressure values » page 126.
WARNING■
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!■Only use the spare wheel while absolutely necessary.■
Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
■
If the dimensions or design of the temporary spare wheel differ from the
tyres fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (or 50 mph).
■
Never use the emergency spare wheel if it is damaged.
■
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
wheel.
163Wheels

Tyre labelRead and observe
on page 160 first.
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tyres the tyres have to be replaced axle by axle.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 185/65 R 14 86 T means:
185Tyre width in mm65Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial14Diameter of wheel in inches86Load indexTSpeed symbol
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 10 15... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 10th week of 2015.
Load index
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for
each individual tyre.
Load index838485868788Load
(In kg)487500515530545560
Speed symbol
The maximum speed symbol indicates the maximum permissible vehicle speed
with fitted tyres in each category.
Speed symbolSTUHVWTopspeed (in km/h)180190200210240270WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
Winter use
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
164
Snow chains
165
Do not use alloys rims with smoothed or polished surface during the winter
time. The rim surface does not have sufficient corrosion protection and could
be permanently damaged (e.g. through grit).
Winter tyres
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads if you fit winter tyres (labelled M+S).
To get best possible handling, winter tyres must be used on all four wheels.
The minimum tread depth should be 4 mm.
Re-fit the summer tyres at an appropriate time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) of a lower
speed category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of
these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle
is higher.
On vehicles with the infotainment system with key the speed limit can be
set for winter tyres » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Adjust ve-
hicle systems .
For other vehicles, there is the possibility to have the speed limit set for winter
tyres in a specialist workshop.
164General Maintenance

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
210Index