2016 SKODA FABIA wheel

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 
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Fig. 186
Attach lifting jack
The procedure for lifting the vehicle is valid for all body versions.
Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions »
.
To lift the vehicle, us the jack from the tool kit. Position the car jack at the
jacking point closest to the flat tyre.
The jacking points are located on the lower sill » Fig. 185.
›
Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised » Fig. 186 -
 .
›
Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking
point » Fig. 186 -
 .
›
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is risk of in-
jury.■
Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.
■
Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.
■ Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-
ces (e.g. gravel).
■ Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a
smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).
■
Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
■
Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while
the vehicle is raised.
■
When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
CAUTIONIt is important to ensure that the jack is correctly positioned against the bar of
the lower beam - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
Breakdown kit
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the breakdown kit
155
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
155
Sealing and inflating tyres
155
Information on driving with repaired tyres
156
The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to
about 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-
nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-
rage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-
ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.
▶ The rim is damaged.
▶ The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
▶ Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
▶ Damage to the tyre wall.
▶ The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING■ If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
ately.■
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
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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.
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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 select 1st gear.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
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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. 
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Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicleFig. 188
Jump-starting: 
- Discharged battery, 
- power-supplying bat-
tery / ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 156 first.
If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-
start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the
power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of
the discharged battery.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to the ground
point of the engine
A
» Fig. 188 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Detach the jumper cables in the exact reverse order that they were attached.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit.
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 189
Braided tow ropes/spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 189 -
 »
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front
» page 158 ,towing eyes at the rear » page 159or to thetowing device of the
trailer device » page 119 .
Conditions for towing. Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels
raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer. 
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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

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

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