2016 SKODA FABIA boot

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
53
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
54
Turn signal and main beam
54
Automatic driving light control
55
Fog lights/rear fog light
55
Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
56
Hazard warning light system
56
Parking lights
56
Driving abroad
57
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 40 on page 53 .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control  only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.Operating the lightsFig. 40
Light switch and control dial for
headlight range adjustment
Read and observe on page 53 first.
To switch the lights on/off ,turn the
A
» Fig. 40 switch to one of the following
positions (equipment-dependent).
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 55
Switching on the parking lights or parking lights on both sides » page 56
Switch on low beam
To adjust the headlight range control , turn dial
B
» Fig. 40 in line with the ve-
hicle load » .
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise there is a risk of an accident.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving. 
53Lights and visibility

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

Luggage compartment coverFig. 95
Remove the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 95 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter only referred to as "cover").
The cover can be removed from the vehicle and stowed behind the rear seat
backrests if required » Fig. 96 on page 78 .
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. 95 .
›
Hold the raised cover and press on the two sides on the underside of the
cover in the area of the recess
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting
›
Position the fixtures
D
on the cover over the studs
C
» Fig. 95 .
›
Press both sides onto the upper side of the cover near the studs
C
. The fix-
ture
B
must lock into place on the studs
C
on both sides of the luggage
compartment.
›
On both sides of the boot lid, unhook the straps
A
.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - There is a risk of in-
jury if you brake or have a collision!CAUTION■ Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load 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. 96
Luggage compartment cover: stowed behind the rear seats/in the
lower position
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The luggage compartment cover behind the rear seat backrests can be stor-ed » Fig. 96 -
or in the lower position » Fig. 96 - 
.
Store cover in the lower position
›
Press the top of the cover in the arrow direction » Fig. 96 - 
.
In the front area, slots
B
» Fig. 95 on page 78 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.
WARNINGDo not place any objects on the cover during the trip - There is a risk of in-
jury if you brake or have a collision!78Operation

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. 

80Operation

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