2016 SKODA FABIA key

CAUTIONDiesel fuel additives■The diesel fuel in accordance with the prescribed standards meets all the
conditions for a smooth running engine. Therefore, we recommend that you do
not add any fuel additives to the diesel - - there is a risk of engine damage or
damage to the exhaust system.
Engine compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
138
Engine compartment overview
138
Windscreen washer fluid
139WARNINGNever cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a blan-
ket) – risk of fire.WARNINGWhen working in the engine compartment, the following instructions must
be observed - otherwise risk of injury or fire. The engine compartment of
your car is a hazardous area.WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY
system, open the driver's door.■
Firmly apply the handbrake.
■
On vehicles with manual transmission , move the lever to the neutral po-
sition. For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in
the P position.
■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant flowing out of the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until the steam or coolant has
stopped escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep everyone away from the engine compartment.■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – there is a risk of burns.
■
Never touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may still turn suddenly
about 10 minutes after switching off the ignition!
■
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine and avoid the use of open
flames or sparks.
■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cleaning cloths or tools) in the engine com-
partment. There is a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Read the information and warning instructions on the fluid containers.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
If it is necessary to work on the engine with the engine running, beware
of rotating engine parts and electrical plants - they can be fatal!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
CAUTION
Only refill using fluids with the proper specification - risk of damage to the ve-
hicle!
Note
■ Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges.■
We recommend you have the operating fluids replaced by a specialist garage.
137Inspecting and replenishing

Operating in winter conditions
All-year (or “winter”) tyres
All-year or “winter”tyres (indicated by an M+S or a mountain peak/snowflake
symbol ) to improve the performance of the vehicle in winter conditions.
To get the best possible driving characteristics, all-year or “winter”tyres, with a
minimum tread depth of 4 mm on all four wheels, should be fitted.
If “winter” tyres are mounted, summer tyres should be fitted again in good
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
All-year or “winter”tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) of
a lower speed category than listed in the vehicle’s technical documentation
can be used provided that the maximum permissible speed for these tyres is
not exceeded even if the maximum possible speed of the vehicle is higher.
For vehicles with Infotainment System with the key  the speed limit for all-
season or“winter”Tires can be set » Owner's Manual infotainment . For other
vehicles, there is the option to set the speed limit for winter tyres at a special-
ist garage.
If the vehicle has all-season or “winter”tires of a lower speed category then
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle (referring to tyres that have not
been delivered by the factory, a warning label with the maximum value of the
speed category provided for the mounted tyres must be fixed in the interior of
the vehicle in a constantly visible place in the driver’s field of vision. The warn-
ing label (sticker) can be replaced by setting the maximum value of the speed
category supplied for the mounted tyres in Infotainment 1)
. This specification
defines the maximum vehicle speed with mounted all-season or “winter”tyres
that may not be exceeded.
Snow chains
The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains » page 152.
Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to
the following wheel / tyre combinations.Rim sizePress depth DTyre size5J x 1435 mm175/70 R14
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.
Rim sizePress depth DTyre size6J x 1538 mm185/60 R15
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
WARNINGDo not use chains on snow and ice-free routes - the handling would be im-
paired and there is a risk of damage to the tyres.1)
Valid in certain countries.
148General Maintenance

Anti-theft wheel boltsFig. 183
Anti-theft wheel bolt and attach-
ment
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect wheels from being stolen. This can only be
B
.with the attachment » Fig. 183 loosened / tightened .
›
Insert the attachment
B
» Fig. 183 as far as it will go on the anti-theft wheel
bolt
A
.
›
Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment
B
and loosen / tighten the
wheel bolt.
›
Remove the attachment.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the ve-
hicle in case of a possible wheel change.
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim » page 152.
Note
The attachment and the anti-theft wheel bolts are provided with a code num-
ber. A replacement attachment can be ordered from ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries using this.Loosening/tightening wheel boltsFig. 184
Loosening the wheel bolts
›
Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 183 on page 153 .
›
To loosen the screws ,grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn
rotation in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 184.
›
Totighten the screws grasp the key end and turn the screw about against
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 184until it is tight.
WARNINGIf it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing - danger of injury.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 185
Jacking points for the jack 
153Emergency equipment, and self-help

Towing eye rearFig. 191
Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 191.
Vehicles with a trailer device
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable
tow-bar may be used » page 119, Hitch .
Remote control - change battery
Fig. 192
Remove cover/take out battery
›
Pop out the key bit.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 192 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2
and install a new
battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 48.
CAUTION■
The replacement battery must correspond to the original specification.■Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
■We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.■If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Emergency unlocking / locking of doors
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
159
Locking the door without locking cylinders
160
Unlock the boot lid
160
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
160
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 193
Handle on the driver's door: opening lock cover / lock cylinder
with key
The driver's door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the key via the lock cylinder.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up the
cover in the direction of arrow » Fig. 193.
›
Release the door handle. 
159Emergency equipment, and self-help

›For vehicles with
LHD,insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the but-
tons facing upwards » Fig. 193 into the lock cylinder and unlock/lock the vehi-
cle.›
For vehicles with RHD, insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the but-
tons facing downwards into the lock and unlock/lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold.
›
Replace the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without locking cylinders
Fig. 194
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
›
Open the corresponding back door remove the trim
A
» Fig. 194 .
›
Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-
ded position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
After closing, the door is locked.
Unlock the boot lidFig. 195
Unlocking the door
The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 195 as
far as the latch.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 196
Remove / release the selector lever
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area
1
» Fig. 196 and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.
›
Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow
3
, simultaneously
press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in posi-
tion N.
If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked. 
160Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the dash panelFig. 201
Remove the cover
Read and observe and on page 162 first.
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 201 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
›
Push the lower edge of the cover in the region
A
.
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
Fig. 202
Fuses: LHD / RHD
Read and observe and on page 162 first.No.Power consumer1Left parking light, parking light, high-mounted brake light2Central locking, front and rear window washer system (only with
KESSY or ACC)3Ignition4Right-hand light, rear fog light, license plate light5Power windows - driver6Interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), selector
lever of the automatic transmission (only without KESSY), ESC (only
without KESSY), towing equipment (only without KESSY), power
steering (only without KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Infotainment display1312 volt socket in luggage compartment14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic transmission), diagnostic connector, head-
light flasher, SmartGate, rain sensor, light sensor, reversing camera15Air conditioning, automatic transmission16Instrument cluster17Anti-theft alarm, horn18Not assigned19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front and rear window washer system (only without KESSY or with-
out ACC)23Not assigned 163Fuses and light bulbs

No.Power consumer24Blower fan for the air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,
heating25Not assigned26Heated front seats27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29airbag30Electric windows, light switches, reversing light switch, exterior mir-
rors, feed for the central toolbar, feed for the side toolbar, rear view
mirror, air-conditioning system, park assist31Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, front and rear window wash-
er, engine start32Diagnostic connector, headlight range adjustment33Clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Heated front seats37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned41Rear window heating42Power windows - front passenger43Trailer device - electrical outlet44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Trailer device - electrical outlet48Towing hitch - right light49Fuel pump50Infotainment51Heating of the external mirrorNo.Power consumer52KESSY53KESSY steering lock54Not assigned55Heated front seats56Not assigned57Not assigned58Not assigned59Not assigned
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 203
Remove the cover
Read and observe
and on page 162 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press together the lock buttons of the cover simultaneously in the direction
of arrow
1
and remove the cover in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 203 .
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder on the cover of the fuse box in the
dash panel.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Replace the cover, push the lock buttons of the cover together and lock.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
CAUTION
The cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be used
correctly, otherwise water may penetrate into the fuse box – there is a danger
of damage to the vehicle!164Do-it-yourself

Replacing the bulb for the turn signal light (Halogen headlights)Fig. 214
Changing the bulb for the turn signal light
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
To replace lamp, first remove mounting for the mopping water container noz-
zle in the right headlight » page 167.
›
Remove the protective cap
E
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
›
Remove the bulb holder with the bulb by jiggling it out in the direction of the
arrow
1
» Fig. 214 .
›
Grasp the pedestal with the light bulb in the area
A
.
›
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Push a new bulb into the bulb holder up to the stop.
›
Replace the bulb holder in the headlamp with the bulb.
›
Fit protective cap
E
» Fig. 205 on page 166 .
After changing the lamp in the right headlamp, replace the mounting for the
mopping water container nozzle » page 167.
Changing light bulbs for fog lightsFig. 215
Removing the fog lights/ changing bulb for fog lights
Read and observe
and on page 166 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 150 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
By pulling the hook in direction of arrow
1
remove the protective grille in
the arrow direction
2
» Fig. 215 .
›
Unscrew the screws
B
using the screwdriver from the tool kit.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 215 .
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
7
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
6
as far as the stop.
›
Attach the connector. 
170Do-it-yourself