2016 SKODA FABIA brake

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
›
Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.
›
Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.
›
Unscrew the nut in the direction of arrow » Fig. 181and take out the wheel.
Stowing the wheel
›
Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.
›
Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.
›
Screw the nut in the opposite direction to the arrow until it stops » Fig. 181.
›
Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the
tape.
›
Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.
Full wheel trim
Remove trim
›
Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims on the edge of the full
wheel trim.
›
Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off
the wheel trim.
Install trim
›
Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
›
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
›
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.
›
To install , insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
152Do-it-yourself

Description of the breakdown kitFig. 187
Description of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 154 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Sticker with “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph” speed designation
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on
the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Button for tyre pressure reduction
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealant
Replacement valve core
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.1234567891011Preparing to use the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 154 first.
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
undertaking a wheel repair on a road.
›
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
›
Have all the occupants get out . While the repair is being carried out, the pas-
sengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind a
crash barrier, for instance).
›
Uncouple any trailers.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Read and observe
on page 154 first.
Sealing
›
Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
›
Insert the valve remover
2
» Fig. 187 on page 155 on the valve insert, so that
the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.
›
Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).
›
Forcefully shake bottle
10
» Fig. 187 on page 155 several times.
›
Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the bottle cap is pierced.
›
Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and insert the bottle onto the
tyre valve.
›
Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
›
Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
›
Screw in the valve insert with the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
›
Screw the tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 187 on page 155 firmly onto the tyre
valve. 
155Emergency equipment, and self-help

The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing
distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle›
On vehicles with manual transmission , engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then, approach correctly when the rope is taut.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake
booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise
much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has
to be expended for steering.
›
If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the
steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen
wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.
›
Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.
WARNING■ Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 189-  , the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - There is a risk of an accident.■
The tow rope should not be twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine. The
battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 156, Jump-
starting .■
For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-
teners may become overloaded and damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Front towing eyeFig. 190
Remove cap / install towing eye
Cap removal/fitting
›
To remove , press down on the cap in the direction of arrow
1
and remove it
in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 190 .
›
To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range
1
and then press on the opposite
edge of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 190 until it clicks into place » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
To remove it, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye
could break whilst being towed.158Do-it-yourself

›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

Fuse arrangement in the engine compartmentFig. 204
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 162 first.
No.Power consumer1Radiator fan2Glow plug system3ABS or ESC4Electrical auxiliary heating system5Electrical auxiliary heating system6Automatic gearbox7Engine control system8Windscreen wipers9Battery data module10ABS or ESC11Not assigned12Injectors, valve for fuel metering, control valve for oil pressure, valve
for exhaust gas recirculation cooler13Brake pedal switch14Fuel pump, coolant pump15Engine control system16Starter17Engine control system18Additional electrical heating, radiator fan, wastegate, oil temperature
sensor, valve for activated charcoal filter, valve for intake manifoldNo.Power consumer19Lambda probe20Preheating unit, crankcase ventilation heating, ignition coils
Bulbs
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
166
Cover the front wheel Removing / replacing
166
Remove/replace the mounting for the mopping water container nozzle
167
Changing bulbs for low and main beam (Halogen headlights)
167
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
168
Replacing the bulb for the side light (Halogen headlights)
168
Replacing the bulb for the daytime running lights light (Halogen
headlights)
168
Replacing the bulb for the low beam (Halogen headlights)
169
Replacing the bulb for the main beam (Halogen headlights)
169
Replacing the bulb for the turn signal light (Halogen headlights)
170
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
170
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
171
Removing/installing tail light
171
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
172
We recommend having bulbs replaced by a specialist garage or seeking other
expert help in the event of any uncertainties.
▶ Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
▶ Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage after replacing a bulb in the low, high or fog beam.
Visit a specialist garage if an LED diode is faulty. 
165Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
ABS Operation
101
Warning light31
ACC
110
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles129
Accessories127
Adaptive cruise control automatic stop-start
111
Operation110
Set/change the desired speed112
special driving conditions113
Start control112
Stop/resume control112
Warning light30, 36
Adaptive Cruise Control110
Malfunctions114
Operation overview111
Overtaking114
Radar sensor100
Set the clearance level113
Trailer towing114
Adjusting Steering wheel
11
Adjusting the seats
10
Advance warning / Emergency braking36
Advice on tyre/wheel usage145
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
88
air bag16
airbag warning light
31
Airbag Adjustments and impairments to the airbag system
128
Deactivation18
Deployment17
Airbag system16
Air conditioning85
Climatronic87
Manual air conditioning86
Recirculated air mode88
Air outlet vents88
Alarm49
Trailer126
All-year tyres148
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)101
Anti-theft alarm system49
Trailer126
Anti-theft wheel bolts 153
Armrest Front
63
Ashtray69
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
120
bar ball, Step 2121
Assist systems100
Auto Check Control37
Automatic drive Selector lever
96
Automatic driving light control55
automatic gearbox Tiptronic
97
Automatic gearbox Kickdown
98
Malfunction33
Selector lever-emergency unlocking160
Selector lever lock97
Starting-off and driving98
Warning light33
Automatic shutdown of consumers142
Automatic transmission96
Selector lever lock97
AUX67
Avoiding damage to your vehicle99
B
ball bar ready position
120
Ball head Check fitting
121
Ready position120
Battery Change in key
159
Belts13
Belt tensioners15
bike carriers82
Bluetooth See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Bonnet Closing
138
Opening138
Boot Cargo element
80
Class N1 vehicles80
Hooks77
see boot lid50
Boot lid Automatic locking
50
Open/Close50
Brake Assist (HBA)102
Brake booster93
Brake fluid142
Check142
specification142
Brake pads new
93
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
33
Brakes Brake booster
93
Brake fluid142
Braking and stabilisation systems101
Handbrake94
182Index

Information on braking93
Warning lights29
Brake system101
Braking Running in
98
Breakdown kit154
Breakdown service see Help in an emergency
8
Bulbs Replacing
165
Button in driver's door electric windows
51
C
Camera See reversing camera
105
CAR See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car battery Check condition
143
Cover143
Disconnecting and reconnecting144
Replacing144
Winter operation143
CAR button See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Car care131
Exterior132
Interior134
Outside133
Car computer see multifunction display
38
Care and maintenance127
Cargo element80
Carrier84
Car wash131
Car washing131
Exterior132
Interior134
washing131
Central locking44
Problems48
Central locking button46
Change battery
159
Changing Windscreen wiper blades
162
Changing a wheel151
Changing151
Changing gear Selector lever
96
Changing wheels Wheels
151
Charging a vehicle battery144
Check Brake fluid
142
Engine oil140
Fit ball head properly121
Oil level140
Checking Battery status
143
Coolant141
Checks Statutory checks
127
Children and safety20
Child safety lock48
Child seat20
Classification22
Installation location22, 23
in the passenger seat22
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat21
on the passenger seat21
TOP TETHER24
Cigarette lighter69
Cleaning the vehicle Outside133
Windows133
Climatronic85
Automatic operation87
Operating elements87
Recirculated air mode88
Clothes hook72
cockpit26
Cockpit Lighting
57
Coin and card holders67
Comfort signalling54
COMING HOME56
Compartments66
Component protection128
Computer see multifunction display
38
Coolant140
Checking141
Refilling141
Temperature display28
Warning light34
CORNER See Fog lights with the CORNER function
56
Correct routing of seat belt
14
Correct seated position10
Correct seating position12
Cruise Control System107
Cup holders68
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
54
Daylight running lights54
dazzle59
De-icing rear window58
183Index