warning SKODA FABIA 2000 1.G / 6Y User Guide

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BodyEdition 09.04
S00.5301.14.2002-7 page 7 02
When applying G 052 778 A2 make sure that the product
does not penetrate into the gap between the lock bolt,
control lever, eccentric and trailer arm housing.
Trailer coupling: Check for proper operation
–Tighten trailer arm in the tensioning sleeve.
–Close lock and remove key.
–Check for correct closing by turning the control lever
downwards.
Note
WARNING!
If one of the measures cannot be carried out or if
the closed lever can be turned to an angle greater
than 5 , the trailer coupling is damaged and must
not be operated. The fault must be identified and
the damaged components must be replaced (repair
measure).

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MiscellaneousEdition 06.01
S00.5301.06.2002-9 page 2 02
–As soon as the engine starts, press clutch and remove
gear to avoid driving into the towing vehicle.
Do not start the engine of vehicles fitted with an exhaust
catalyst by towing over a long distance as unburnt fuel
may get into the catalyst and burn there. This may result
in overheating and hence in the destruction of the cata-
lyst.
Perform a test drive
The following must be assessed within the scope of a test
drive according to the vehicle equipment and the availa-
ble possibilities (city/country, weather)
–Inspect engine for performance, misfiring, idling be-
haviour and acceleration.
–Foot and handbrake: Functional test (jerking, squeak-
ing, pulling to one side) ABS operation. Brake pedal-
idle travel: max.
1/3 of the idle travel.
–Inspect the lever position and smooth operation of the
gearshifts.
–Inspect the driving behaviour of the clutch as well as
the pedal force and smell.
–Inspect automatic gearbox: Selector lever position,
selector lever lock, shifting behaviour, display indica-
tion in dash panel insert.
–Inspect steering clearance of the vehicle standing on
its wheels, with engine running by turning the steering
wheel one way and then the other (wheels straight
ahead). There must be no play on the steering.
–Inspecting the sun roof operation.
–Pay attention to pulling and to the straigt ahead posi-
tion of the steering wheel during driving.
–Inspect the imbalance of the wheels, drive shafts and
propshafts.
–Inspecting functions: Heating, air conditioning, venti-
lation, instruments and warning lights, mirror adjust-
ment.
–Inspect engine, gearbox, axles, steering, brakes,
clutch, bodywork for abnormal noises
Raising the vehicle
Using a lift platform and a workshop jack
The vehicle must only be raised with a workshop jack in
the indicated jacking points -arrows-.
To avoid damage use a suitable rubber or wood insert.
Note
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The rear support points are located in the make axle em-
bossed in the sill -arrow-.
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WARNING!
Under no circumstances may the arms of the lift
platform or jack be positioned under the engine,
the gearbox, the front or rear axles.
Never start the engine or engage a gear when
the vehicle is raised, while a driving wheel is in
contact with the ground.
Secure the vehicle on the lift platform before its
centre of gravity shifts considerably because of
successive disassembly operations.
The vehicle must not be supported at the front
under the sill.