SKODA FABIA 2006 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

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•The discharged battery must be properly connected to the system of the vehicle.
•Switch off any installed telephone and al so pay attention to the instructions for use of the telephone in such a situation.
•We recommend purchasing jump-start cables from Škoda Service Partners as a Škoda original accessory or from retailers who sell branded batteries.
Start engine
It is important to connect the jump-start cables in the correct order.
Connecting positive terminals
– Attach one end to the positive terminal ⇒fig. 162 of the
discharged battery .
– Attach the other end to the positive terminal of the battery
supplying the power .
Connecting negative terminal and engine block
– Attach one end to the negative terminal of the battery
supplying the power .
– Attach the other end to a solid metal part which is connected
firmly to the engine block, or to the engine block itself ⇒.
Starting engine
– Start the engine of the vehicle providing current and run the engine
at idling speed.
– Now start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
– Interrupt the attempt at starting an engine after 10 seconds if it
does not start right away and wait for about 30 seconds before
repeating the attempt.
– Disconnect the cables on the engine in exactly the reverse order
they were connected up.
WARNING
•The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never make contact with each other. Furthermor e, the cable connected to the posi- tive terminal of the battery must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle - risk of a short circuit!
•Do not affix the jump starting cables to the negative terminal of the discharged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being started.
•Do not affix the cable end to pa rts of the fuel and brake system.
•Run the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotating parts in the engine compartment.
Fig. 162 Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle: A - flat vehicle battery, B - battery providing current
A1
AA
A2
AB
A3
AB
A4
A4
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•Do not bend over the batteries - risk of caustic burns!
•The vent screws of the battery cells must be tightened firmly.
•Keep any sources of ignition (naked flame, smouldering cigarettes etc.) away from the battery - risk of an explosion!
Tow-starting and towing vehicle
General
Please pay attention to the following instructions if you are going to
use a tow rope:
Driver of the towing vehicle
– Do not drive off until the tow rope is taught.
– Release the clutch particularly gently when starting off.
Driver of the towed vehicle
– Switch the ignition on so that th e steering wheel is not blocked and
you can also operate the turn signal lights, the headlight flasher,
the windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system.
– Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if your vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
– Note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if
the engine is running. You will requ ire significantly greater physical
force to depress the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle if the
engine is not running.
– Ensure that the tow rope is always kept taught.
Tow rope or tow bar
A tow bar is safest way of towing a vehicle and also minimizes any shocks. You can use a tow rope only if a suitable tow bar is not available.
The tow rope must be elastic to protect the vehicle. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eyes provided for this purpose ⇒page 232, “Front towing eye” and ⇒page 233, “Rear towing eye”.
Driving style
Towing another vehicle requires a cert ain amount of practice. Both drivers should be familiar with the particular points about towing a vehicle. Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow in another vehicle or to be towed in.
One should be constantly vigilant not to allow impermissibly high towing forces or jerky loadings. There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the points to which you a ttach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
Caution
If the gearbox of yo ur vehicle no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle must only be towed in with the driven wheels raised clear of the ground, or on a special vehicle transporter or trailer.
WARNING (continued)
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Note
•Please comply with any legal requirements particularly regarding the switched on signal systems, when towi ng in or tow-starting another vehicle.
•The tow rope must not be twisted as it may in certain circumstances result in the front towing eye being unscrewed out of your vehicle.
Front towing eye
The towing eye is stored in the box for the vehicle tool kit.
Installing the towing eye
– Grasp the protective grille at the point marked with the arrow and
take it out ⇒fig. 163.
– Screw in the towing eye by hand to the left up to the stop
⇒ fig. 164.
– Tighten up the towing eye using the wheel wrench (push the wheel
wrench through eye).
Removal of the towing eye
– Unscrew the towing eye.
– Put the protective grille in place on the side opposite the marking.
– Press into place the protective grille onto the side facing the
marking.
– The protective grille must engage firmly.
Fig. 163 Front bumper: Protective grille
Fig. 164 Front bumper: Installing the towing eye
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Rear towing eye
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right ⇒fig. 165.
Tow-starting a vehicle
If the engine does not start, we generally do not recommend to tow-
start your vehicle. One should attempt to start the engine using jump
start cables ⇒page 229 or call on the services of the SERVICE mobile.
If your vehicle has to be towed:
– Engage 2nd or 3rd gear wi th the vehicle stationary.
– Depress the clutch pedal fully and keep it depressed.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Wait until both vehicles are movi ng then release the clutch pedal
slowly.
– Depress the clutch pedal fully when the engine fires and take the
vehicle out of gear.
WARNING
There is high risk of having an accident when tow-starting a vehicle, when for example the towed vehicl e runs into the towing vehicle.
Caution
Vehicles which are fitted with a catalytic converter should not be tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres . Unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter and damage it.
Towing in a vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox
Please refer to the notes ⇒page 231.
The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope or with the front or rear wheels raised. The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Towing of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox
Please refer to the notes ⇒page 231.
The car can be towed in with a tow bar or a tow rope. Refer at the same time to the following guidelines:
•Move selector lever into N.
Fig. 165 Rear towing eye
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•The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
•The maximum permissible towing distance is 50 km. The gear oil pump does not operate when the engine is not running; the gearbox would not be adequately lubricated at higher spee ds and over longer towing distance.
Caution
If the vehicle is towed in by a recovery vehicle, it should only be towed in with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the automatic gearbox is damaged!
Note
The vehicle must be transported on a special vehicle or trailer if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the towing distance is greater than 50 km.
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Fuses and light bulbs
Electric fuses
Replacing fuses in the dash panel
Defect fuses must be replaced.
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are
located on the left side of the dash panel behind the safety cover.
– Switch the ignition off and also the electrical component affected.
– Carefully swivel the cover in the direction of arrow and pull it out
⇒ fig. 166.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not oper-
ating ⇒page 236, “Fuse assignment in the dash panel”.
– Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the fuse cover, insert it onto
the respective fuse and pull out this fuse.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace
the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
– Insert the fuse cover into the dash panel in such a way that the
guide lugs are guided into the open ings of the dash panel and then
lock them by pressing.
We recommend that you carry the box of replacement fuses with you which was delivered in your vehicle. You can obtain replacement fuses 6) from a Škoda Service Partner.
Colour coding of fuses
Fig. 166 Bottom side of the dash panel: fuse cover
6)Replacement fuses are, on the other hand, pa rt of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some countries.
ColourMaximum amperage
light brown5
brown7,5
red10
blue15
yellow20
white25
green30
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Caution
•Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.
•Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
We recommend that you have these fuse s replaced by a specialist garage.
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as opti onal equipment for certain models.
Fig. 167 Schematic representation of fuse carrier
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Electrohydraulic power steering5
2Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment5
3Engine control unit - Petrol engine5
4ABS control unit5
5Petrol engine: Brake light switch, cruise control system5
6Not assigned
7Engine control unit 1.2 ltr.15
8Injection valves - 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.10
9Operating controls for the he ating, control unit for air conditioning system, parking aid, control unit for corner- ing lights5
10PCV valve7,5
11Electrically adjustable re ar mirror, power windows7,5
12Reversing light10
13Engine control unit (for vehicles with automatic gearbox)10
14Motor for cornering lights10
15Navigation PDA5
16Not assigned
17Left parking light, licence plate light5
18Right parking light5
19Radio, central control unit5
20Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, ESP5
21Brake lights10
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22Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning system, parking aid, mobile phone7,5
23Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage com- partment10
24Tailgate lock10
25Seat heaters20
26Heatable windscreen washin g nozzles, windscreen clean- ing system15
27Not assigned
28Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap10
29Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine10
30Fuel pump - petrol engine15
31Lambda probe10
32Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch pedal, cruise control system, fuel pump relay and glow plug sys- tem relay5
33Engine control unit - diesel engine30
34Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.30
Fuel pump - diesel engine15
35Electric sliding/tilting roof25
36Main beam15/5a)
37Rear fog light7,5
38Fog lights10
39Blower25
40Rear window wiper10
No.Power consumerAmperes
41Not assigned
42Rear window heater25
43Horn20
44Front window wiper20
45Central control unit for convenience system15
46Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.5
47Cigarette lighter, power sock et in the luggage compart-
ment b)15
48Vehicle voltage control unit5
49Tu r n s i g n a l s15
50Radio, Telephone preinstallation, Multi-functional mod- ule10
51Electrical power window (at th e front and rear on the left)25
52Electrical power window (at the front and rear on the right)25
53Not assigned
54Anti-theft alarm system15
55Not assigned
56Headlight cleaning system25
57Low beam on the left15
58Low beam on the right15
a)Depending on headlight type - replace defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.b)If the engine is switched off already one electrical component which is connected can discharge the battery.
No.Power consumerAmperes
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Replaces fuses at the battery
– Open the positive terminal cover (+) ⇒fig. 168.
– Press onto the interlocks of the fuse covers ⇒fig. 169 and open
the covers.
– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously
and push out the cover in the direction of the arrow.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not oper-
ating ⇒page 239, “Fuse assignment at battery”.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace
the defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
Caution
•Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.
•Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Note
•We recommend that you have these fuse s replaced by a specialist garage.
•Some vehicles are only fitted with the cover ⇒fig. 169.
Fig. 168 The battery: Opening of the positive terminal cover.
Fig. 169 The battery: fuse cover
AA
AB
AB
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Fuse assignment at battery
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as op tional equipment for certain models.
Bulbs
Replacing bulbs
The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of dirt reduces the working life of the li ght bulb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or something similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires to be done by a specialist. Ot her parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a Škoda Service Partner or, in exceptional cases, by ca lling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area ⇒page 198, “Working in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was deliv- ered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs 7) are available at a Škoda Service Par tner.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
No.Power consumerAmperes
1Dynamo175
2Interior110
3The radiator fan40
4ABS or TCS or ESP40
5Electrohydraulic power steering50
6Glow plugs50
7ABS or TCS or ESP25
8The radiator fan30
9The air conditioning system5
Fig. 170 Schematic representation of fuse assignment at battery
10Engine control unit15
11Central control unit5
12Automatic gearbox5
No.Power consumerAmperes
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