2016 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

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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Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Set in the upper / lower position
81
Removing/inserting
81
Folding / fastening
82
Set in the upper / lower position
Fig. 102
Set the variable loading floor to the upper position
The variable loading floor can be set to the upper or lower position as follows.
›
Raise the variable loading floor by the handle
A
in direction of arrow
1
and
move partially in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 102 .
›To
Set in the upper position ,raise the variable loading floor in the front area
and lay on the edge C .›
To Set the lower position move the variable loading floor in direction of ar-
row
2
until it detaches from the slots
B
, and place the front of the variable
loading floor on the floor covering of the luggage compartment.
›
Lay the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
3
up to the latch and the
arrow
4
.
The area under the variable loading floor can be used to stow small objects.
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. For the
transport of heavy loads, adjust the variable loading floor in the lower position.
Removing/inserting
Fig. 103
Remove variable loading floor
Removing
›
Lift the variable loading floor at the handle
A
in the direction of arrow
1
un-
til its rear area is about 15 cm
B
below the edge of the foldable cov-
er » Fig. 103 .
›
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. 103 .
›
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 or the lower
position » page 81 .
CAUTION
When removing or inserting the variable loading floor, a distance of 15 cmB» Fig. 103underneath the edge of the foldable cover must be adhered to, there
is a risk of damaging the boot lid seal.81Transport of cargo

Folding / fasteningFig. 104
Fold up variable loading floor / secure variable loading floor
The variable loading floor can be folded up and secured using a hook on the
frame of the boot lid in the two positions (at the top as well as the bottom).
›
Fold the variable loading floor together using the handle
A
and fold in the
direction of arrow » Fig. 104.
›
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 boot lid the variable loading floor must be unhook from the
frame . There is the risk of damage to the hook.
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install/remove crossmember
82
Fitting/removing the bike rack
83
Place bicycle into the carrier
84
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
84
up to two bicycles can be transported in the luggage compartment (maximum
size - 19 "frame with 26" wheels) in a carrier.
Before transporting, the following steps must be taken.
› Remove the roll-up cover
» page 79.›Push the head rests into the seat backrests up to the latch » page 64.›
Fold the rear seats forward » page 64 and fold rear seats forward » page 63.
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.
Note
The bike rack cannot be installed if the variable cargo floor is stowed in the
luggage compartment.
Install/remove crossmember
Fig. 105
Install crossmember: Loosen the screws and unlock brackets /
place crossmember on the lashing eyelets 
82Operation

Fig. 106
Install crossmember: Tighten the
screws
Read and observe and on page 82 first.
›
To install complete detach the
A
screws in the direction of arrows
1
and
pull out partially. The brackets
B
are unlocked » Fig. 105.
›
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 the mounts
B
in the direction of arrows
4
until they click » Fig. 106.
›
Turn the screws
A
in the direction of arrow
5
up tothe latch.
›
Check how well the crossmember is fastened by pulling on it.
Removing is carried out in the reverse order.
Fitting/removing the bike rackFig. 107
Fitting the bike rack
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
›
To install , loosen screw
A
on the bicycle rack (hereinafter only referred to as
"carrier") in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 107 .
›
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
.
Removing 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.83Transport of cargo

Place bicycle into the carrierFig. 108
Insert the front fork of the bicycle into the carrier / mounting ex-
ample of the front wheel
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
›
Remove the front wheel from the bike.
›
Release the quick release
A
» Fig. 108 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. 107 on page 83
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. 107 on page 83 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. 107 on page 83 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. 108 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. 109
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
Read and observe
and on page 82 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. 109 -
 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. 109 -
 .
›
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.
Transportation on the roof rack
Fig. 110
Attachment points 
84Operation

The attachment points A and B are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 110 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out in accordance
with the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg.WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans- porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
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.
■
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.■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.Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
86
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
87
Climatronic - automatic operation
87
Recirculated air mode
88
Air outlet vents
88
The heater heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above 2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
When the cooling system is switched on, it prevents misting of the windscreen
and windows.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 88.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature
should not be greater than 5 °C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner must be carried out by a
specialist company. 
85Heating and ventilation

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling system condensation from the evaporator of
the air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is
not a leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 111
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 111. When the function is activated, a warning
light illuminates in the button.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Setting the fan speed (level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 88
 Air flow to the windows
 Air flow to the upper body
ABC
Air flow in the footwell
 Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 88
Switch the cooling system on/off
Information on cooling system
After pressing the button 
the indicator light on the button lights up, even if
not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The cooling sys-
tem starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 85 .
If recirculated air mode is turned to position 
when the blower is on, the
cooling system is switched on. The cooling system is switched off again by
turning the air distribution control out of the position  .
If recirculated air mode is outside position  when the recirculating air mode
is on, the cooling system is switched on.
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.86Operation