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WARNING■Change the tyres at the latest when they are worn down to the wear indi-
cators - risk of accident.■
Faulty wheel alignment affects handling - risk of accident.
■
Unusual vibrations or the vehicle“pulling” to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. Reduce speed and stop! If there are no external signs of tyre
damage, seek the help of a specialist garage.
Spare wheel
The size of the spare wheel is identical to that of the vehicle factory installed
wheels.
After changing the spare wheel, the tyre pressure should be adjusted.
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 117 .
WARNING■
If, you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be mounted with opposite
direction of rotation, then drive carefully. In this situation the best proper-
ties of the tyre are no longer present.■
If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted
to the vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used
briefly in the event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of
driving is adopted.
Spare wheel
Only use this emergency spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage, as
it is not intended for permanent use .
A warning label is always placed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use the temporary spare wheel. ▶ Do not cover the warning sign.
▶ Be specially attentive when driving.
▶ Inflate the emergency spare to the maximum inflation pressure for the vehi-
cle » page 146 .
In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the
system » page 117 .
WARNING■
Never drive with more than one spare wheel mounted!■Avoid full throttle acceleration, sharp braking and fast cornering when
driving with the temporary spare wheel.■
Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.
■
Observe the instructions on the warning sign of the temporary spare
wheel.
Tyre marking
Explanation of tyre markings - e.g. 185/60 R 15 84 H
185Tyre width in mm60Height/width ratio in %RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial15Diameter of wheel in inches84load indexHSpeed symbol
Load index - indicates the maximum permissible load for each individual tyre
load index838485868788Load
(In kg)487500515530545560
Speed symbol - indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted
with tyres in a given category
Speed symbolSTUHVWTopspeed (in km/h)180190200210240270WARNINGNever exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity and speed
for the tyres fitted – risk of accident.147Wheels
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Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle data
173
Operating weight
174
Payload
175
measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
175
Dimensions
176
Departure angle
177
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The performance values listed were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
The specified values have been determined in accordance with rules and under
conditions set out by legal or technical requirements for determining opera-
tional and technical data for motor vehicles.
The listed values are for the basic model without optional equipment.
Vehicle dataFig. 220
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 220 -
is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also stuck into the Owner's Manual.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code / paint number / interior equipment / engine output / engine code
Partial vehicle description
Approved tyre diameter in inches 1)
The approved tyres and rim sizes for your vehicle are listed in the vehicle's
technical documentation (the so called COC document) and this also states the
declaration of conformity.
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 220 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the
right-hand driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle manufacturers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
1234567891)
Only valid for some countries.
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DimensionsFig. 221
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle dimensions by operating weight without driver (in mm)
» Fig. 221SpecificationFabiaFabia CombiAHeight14671467BFront trackBasic dimension14631463Vehicles with the 1.2 l/81 kW TSI and 1.4 l/77 kW TDI engine14571457CWidth17321732DRear trackBasic dimension14571457Vehicles with the 1.2 l/81 kW TSI and 1.4 l/77 kW TDI engine14511451EWidth including exterior mirrors19581958FClearance133135GWheelbase24702470HLength39924257176Technical data
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Switch on ignition91
Key91
T
Tablet holder
73
Tailgate50
TCS Deactivate/activate
102
Function102
Warning light30, 31
TCS - off Warning light
31
Technical data173
Telephone See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Ticket holder66
Time37
Tiptronic97
Tools150
TOP TETHER24
Towing159
Towing a trailer125
Towing away157
Towing device Accessories
123
Description119
Vertical load119
Towing eye158
Towing protection49
Towing the vehicle157
Traction control (TCS)30, 102
Trailer Connect and disconnect
123
Load124
Loading124
Towing a trailer125
Trailer towing119
Transport Luggage compartment75
Roof rack84
Towing device and trailer119
Transporting children20
Triangle149
Turn signal54
Turn signal system Warning light
32, 33
Tyre load capacity147
Tyre pressure146
Warning light32
Tyre pressure monitor refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
117
Tyre pressure monitoring117
Warning light32
Tyre repair154
Tyres145
damage145
Explanation of the label147
new145
Tyre pressure146
Wear indicator146
Tyre size147
U
Umbrella Tray
72
Unlock Individual settings
47
Unlocking Central locking button
46
In case of emergency159
KESSY46
Key45
Remote control45
Unlocking and locking44
Unlock steering lock90
USB67
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling129
Useful equipment Clothes hook
72
Cup holders68
Glasses compartment71
Multimedia holder70
Useful features Storage compartment
66
Useful Features 12-volt power socket in the luggage compart-ment
70
12-volt socket in the interior70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter69
Coin and card holders67
Pockets73
Reflective vest149
Ticket holder66
V
Variable loading floor
81
Vehicle battery Automatic shutdown of consumers
142
Charging144
Safety instructions142
Warning light34
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
37
Vehicle data sticker173
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
173
Vehicle dimensions176
Vehicle height176
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)173
Vehicle length176
Vehicle tool kit150
Vehicle width176
Vest149
189Index