2016 SKODA FABIA ECU

Fire extinguisherFig. 179
Release the fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a bracket under the front
passenger's seat.
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To remove the fire extinguisher, release the safety catches on the two belts
in the direction of arrow » Fig. 179and remove the fire extinguisher.
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To secure , place the fire extinguisher back in the mount and secure with the
belts.
The Owner´s Manual is fitted next to the fire extinguisher.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date,
the correct function of the device is not guaranteed.
WARNINGAlways properly secure the fire extinguisher, there is a risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.Vehicle tool kitFig. 180
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment, not all of the following components in the on-
board tool kit have to be contained in it.
Screwdriver
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Wheel brace
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
WARNING■ The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –
there is a risk of injury.■
Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached
with the belt to the spare wheel - otherwise it could cause injury to the oc-
cupants if breaking suddenly or colliding with another vehicle. 
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CAUTIONScrew the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box -
risk of damage to the box.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.
Changing a wheel
Preliminary work
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
changing a wheel on the road.
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Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission select1, gear .
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For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
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Have all the occupants get out . The passengers should not stand on the
road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash
barrier, for instance).
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Uncouple any trailers.
Changing a wheel
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Take out the emergency or spare wheel » page 152.
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Remove the full wheel trim » page 152or caps» page 152 .
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Loosen the wheel bolts » page 153 » .
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Jack up the vehicle » page 153 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of
the ground.
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Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,
etc.).
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Remove the wheel carefully.
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Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull- ing crossways”) » page 153.
›Replace the wheel trim
» page 152and caps» page 152 .
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is cor-
rect » page 145 .
All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-
cult to move, these must be replaced.WARNING■ Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall
off – risk of injury.■
Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - cause an ac-
cident.
Subsequent steps
After changing the wheel, the following work should be carried out.
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Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage
compartment and secure it with a nut.
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Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.
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Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with
vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 117 .
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.
The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.
Change the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair possi-
bilities.
WARNINGTightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can
result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where
tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -
risk of accident. Therefore drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed
until the tightening torque has been checked.151Emergency equipment, and self-help

Removing/stowing the emergency or spare wheelFig. 181
Taking the wheel out
The wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment and is fixed in place with a screw.
Taking the wheel out
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Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
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Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
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Unscrew the nut in the direction of arrow » Fig. 181and take out the wheel.
Stowing the wheel
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Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
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Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
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Screw the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow until it stops » Fig. 181.
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Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
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Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
Full wheel trim
Remove trim
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Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims on the edge of the full
wheel trim.
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Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Install trim
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Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
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Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference latches
correctly into position.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt it should be fitted at this point
»
.
WARNINGIf wheel trims are fitted, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order
to cool the brake system, or the is a risk of an accident.
CAUTION
■ If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.■
Only use manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk
of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 182
Remove the cap
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To remove the cap insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow » Fig. 182.
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To install , insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
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CAUTIONMake sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the
shift lever environment.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
161
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
162WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 197
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 198
Changing the front windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe on page 161 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position
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Switch the ignition on and off again.
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Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 197within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
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Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 198 .
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Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
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Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
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Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
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Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
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Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
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Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 197 .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
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Replacing the rear window wiper bladeFig. 199
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 161 first.
Removing the wiper blade
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Lift the wiper arm » page 162from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 199.
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Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
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Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
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Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
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Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
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Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
Fig. 200
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
163
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
163
Fuses in the engine compartment
164
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
165
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 200.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 137.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Note
■ We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle.■One fuse may cover several consumers. A single consumer may use several
fuses.162Do-it-yourself

WARNING■Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 137.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H8, H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there
is a risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
CAUTION
■ Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.■
The cap of the filament bulb must always be seated correctly in the head-
light, otherwise this may allow water and debris to enter the headlight - risk of
damage to the headlights.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.■
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-
cle.
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
Fig. 205
Halogen headlights/halogen projector headlights
Read and observe and on page 166 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 205
Dayl. dri. light
Low beam, high beam and parking light
Flashing
Low beam
High beam and turning signal switch
Cover the front wheel Removing / replacing
Fig. 206
Remove plastic cover
Read and observe and on page 166 first.
The cover in the front wheel well must be removed in order to change certain
light bulbs.
Details about removing the cover if needed, are given in the description of
each lamp change.
Removal
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Adjust front wheels in the direction of centre of the vehicle.
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Insert the clamp for removing the full wheel covers » page 150, Vehicle tool
kit into the recess in the cover.
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Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow » Fig. 206.
Inserting
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Insert and push the cover into the corresponding opening.
The cover must engage securely.
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Remove/replace the mounting for the mopping water containernozzleFig. 207
Remove the mounting for the mopping water container nozzle
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
The mounting for the mopping water container nozzle must be removed in or-
der to replace some light bulbs. The holder is located in the engine compart-
ment, front right.
Details about removing the mounting, if needed,are given in each lamp re-
placement description.
Removal
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Remove the container nozzle
A
from the holder in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 207 .
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Insert a finger into the recess
B
in the direction of arrow
2
and lift the catch
C
in the direction of arrow
3
.
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Remove the holder of the container nozzle in the direction of arrow
4
.
Inserting›Slide the holder of the container nozzle in the opposite direction to the ar-
row 4
» Fig. 207 .
The holder must engage firmly.
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Push the container nozzle into the holder in the opposite direction to the ar-
row
1
.
Changing bulbs for low and main beam (Halogen headlights)
Fig. 208
Removing bulbs for low and main beam
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
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Remove the relevant cover in the front wheel well » page 166.
To replace lamp, first remove the mounting for the mopping water container
nozzle in the right headlight » page 167.
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Remove the protective cap
B
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
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Press the connector latch and remove the plug connector by jiggling in the
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 208 .
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Push in the spring in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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Release the spring in the direction of the arrow
3
.
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Remove the defective bulb in the direction of arrow
4
.
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Fit a new bulb into the headlamp and secure the spring in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow
3
.
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Insert the plug in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
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Fit protective cap
B
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the mounting for the
mopping water container nozzle » page 167.
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Replace the appropriate cover in the front wheel well » page 166.
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