2016 SKODA FABIA fold seats

Deactivating an airbag should, for example, be considered only in the
following cases.
▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing towards the rear » page 20.
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the pur-
chaser must be informed!
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 10
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Switch positions » Fig. 10 - 
The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the warning light illuminates 

» Fig. 10 - 
The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 

Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.›Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position
.›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light

lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light
 lights up after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■
The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!■
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.
■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 



warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!19Airbag system

The knob for the electrically adjustable mirrors can be moved to the following
positions » Fig. 53 -  .
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To restore it to
its original position, fold back from the side window until it audibly clicks into
place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.Seats and headrests
Front seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
62
Setting the armrest height
63WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer crushing injuries as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 54
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 62 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled,
pressed or turned in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 54.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing, the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism for
the backrest angle.ABC62Operation

Setting the armrest heightFig. 55
Raising the armrest
Read and observe on page 62 first.
›
To Adjusting the height , lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow into
one of the six locking positions » Fig. 55.
›
To fold down , lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow up to the stop and
then fold back down again.
Rear seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Seat backrests
63
Rear seat
64
Seat backrests
Fig. 56
Fold seat backrest forwards / standby position of the seat belt
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
Folding forward›
Push the headrest into the seat backrest up to the latch.
›
Pull the outer seat belt to the side panel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 56 .
›
Push the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
2
and fold down the seat
backrest in the direction of arrow
3
.
Withthe undivided backrest, the two external security belts must be pulled to-
wards the side panel and the release handles
A
to press on both sides of the
backrest simultaneously.
Folding backwards
›
Pull the outer seat belt to the side panel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 56 .
›
Raise the seat backrest against the direction of arrow
3
until the release
handle
A
audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
In the undivided seat back, pull the two outer belts to the side panel. After
folding back the backrest, the release handles
A
should audibly click into
place on both sides of the backrest and the red mark
B
should not be visible
on either side of the backrest.
WARNING■ The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
When moving the seat backrest the seat belts should not be trapped - there is
a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Note
The belt tongue of the outer seat belts C can be inserted into the side panel.
Ready position » Fig. 56.63Seats and headrests

Rear seat
Applies to the Fabia EstateFig. 57
Fold rear seat forward / remove split rear bench seat
Fig. 58
Fold the rear seat back
The luggage space can be increased by folding the rear seat forward and re-
moving it.
For vehicles with split rear seats, the parts of the rear seat can be folded for-
ward individually and removed.
›
To fold , pull up the bench in the direction of arrow
1
and fold down in arrow
direction
2
» Fig. 57 .
›
To Remove , press the wire clamps in the direction of arrows
3
so that they
become detached from the holders, and remove the seat.
›
To use , press the wire clamps in the direction of arrows
3
and insert it into
the brackets.
›
To open , lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 58 .
›
Place the rear seat on the eyelets
A
, so that the eyelets
A
click into the
recesses in the plastic caps for 
B
.
WARNINGThe rear seat may not be pulled in under the eyelets A when folding back.
The rear seat could not be properly secured.
CAUTION
The rear seat must not be pulled in under the eyelets A when being folded
back - there is a risk of damaging the rear seat.
Headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the height
64
Removing/inserting
65
Note
■ The middle rear headrest is only adjustable in two positions.■In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be adjusted in height.
Setting the height
Fig. 59
Setting the height of the back headrest
Height adjustment of the headrests is the same in the front and rear.
›
Grasp the headrest and move upwards in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 59 .
›
To move the headrest down, press the securing button
A
in the direction of
arrow
2
and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row
3
.
64Operation

Removing/insertingFig. 60
Removing/instaling the headrest
The removal and installation of headrests is the same in the front and rear.
›
Before removing/installingthe headrests, fold the corresponding seat back-
rest slightly forward » page 63.
›
To remove the headrest, pull it out of the seat backrestup to the latch.
›
Press locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the head re-
straint in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 60 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
3
until the locking button clicks into place.
Front seat heater
Fig. 61
Buttons for front seat heater
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 61
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heater at maximum heat (level 2) press button
 or
.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely switched off . The level of the seat heater is indicated by the number of
illuminated warning lights in the switch.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.WARNINGIf you are sensitive to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through medication,
paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to
use the seat heating. If the seat heater is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity (level 2),
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 10 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automati-
cally » page 142 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery dis-
charge protection .
65Seats and headrests

Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment and transporting objects
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
76
Fixing nets
76
Multifunction pocket
77
Hooks
77
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
77
Luggage compartment cover
78
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
78
Roll-up cover
79
Net partition
79
Storage compartments under the floor
80
Cargo elements
80
Flexible storage compartment
80
Class N1 vehicles
80
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 adjusted
accordingly.
When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Match the tyre pressure to the load.
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.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats.
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.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
75Transport of cargo

Roll-up coverFig. 97
Roll-up cover: Pulling/ rolling up / removing
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
›
To Herausziehen , grasp the cover at grip-point
A
and pull it out in the direc-
tion of the arrow
1
until it audibly clicks into place » Fig. 97.
›
To the roll up the cover in the handle area
A
in direction of arrow
2
to
press. The cover rolls up automatically.
›
To Remove press the rolled door on the side of the cross bar in the direction
of arrow
3
and remove the cover in the arrow direction
4
.
›
To install , 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
.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the roll-up cover - there is a risk of damage
to the cover and a risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or a vehicle
collision!Net partitionFig. 98
Net partition behind the rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The net partition can be installed behind the rear seats.
For ease of installation / removal of the carabiner
B
Move the variable loading
floor back, remove it from the vehicle if necessary.
Installing/removing
›
To the installremove the foldable luggage compartment cover » Fig. 97 on
page 79 or the rear seat backrests » page 63.
›
First insert the rod into the mount
B
» Fig. 98 on one side and push it for-
wards. Insert the transverse rod into the mount
C
on the other side of the
vehicle in the same way.
›
Hang the carabines
C
at the belt ends into the lashing eyes behind the rear
seats.
›
Pull the belts through the tensioning clasp
C
.
Ausbau is carried out in the reverse order.
Note
For vehicles with variable loading floor, the nets can be secured only when the
variable loading floor is in the lower position » page 81.79Transport of cargo

Storage compartments under the floorFig. 99
Fold the floor back / storage compartment under the floor
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The storage compartment
A
is located under the floor of the luggage com-
partment » Fig. 99.
›
Lift the rear portion of the floor and fold forward in the direction of arrow
1
- .
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 15 kg.
in weight in total.
Cargo elements
Fig. 100
Removing cargo element/example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The cargo element is designed for attaching and securing objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
›
To use theCargoRemove element in the direction of arrow » Fig. 100 - 
.
›
Use thecargoelements to secure the load as close as possible to the rear
seats » Fig. 100 
.
›
After use, secure the cargoelements in their original position.
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 101
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The flexible storage compartment can be installed on either side of the boot
» Fig. 101 .
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
›
To use ,insert the two ends of the storage compartment into the openings in
the side trim of the luggage compartment and push the shelf down to lock.
›
To Remove grasp the storage compartment at the top edges and remove by
pulling upwards and towards you.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load. 
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