lock SKODA FABIA 2008 2.G / 5J Owner's Guide

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– Insert the cross rod into one of the mounts .
– Insert the other end of the cross rod by pressing into the second
mount.
– Press both ends of the cross rod forward into the function position.
– Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the
locking button clicks into place - check by pulling on the rear seat
backrest ⇒.
Rolling up
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other
side and take the cross rod out of the mount ⇒fig. 74.
–Hold the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowily and without damage into housing .
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 65.
WARNING
•Ensure that the seat backrest on the rear seats is securely interlocked in position when the vehicle is fitted with three-point safety belts for the middle rear seat. It is only then that the three-point seat belt can reliably fulfil its function.
•First check for yourself that the cross road is inserted into the mounts in the front position!
•If the net partition is located behind the rear seats, then always make sure that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked.
Use behind the front seats
Unrolling
– Open the right rear door.
– Fold the surfaces of the seats and seat backrests of the rear seats
forward.
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒fig. 75.
– First of all insert the cross rod into the mount on one side.
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AC
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Fig. 75 Unrolling net parti-tion
Fig. 76 Rolling up net parti-tion
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– Release the fixtures at the ends of the cross member by slightly
pulling up the securing screws . The fixtures open when they are
not already opened.
– Position the cross member with the fixed (not pulled out) part onto
the right (in direction of travel) lashing eye and then the pull out part
onto the left lashing eye.
– Press the fixtures on both sides of the cross member until they lock
in place and tighten the securing screws .
– Check the attachment of the cross member by pulling it.
WARNING
When transporting the bicycles in the luggage compartment, ensure the safety of the passengers transported.
Install bicycle carrier
– Position the approved bicycle carrier on the middle of the cross
member, after pulling up the screw push the frame side rail (alu-
part) towards the cross member and screw the screw into the nut
⇒fig. 79.
– Slacken the screw and take it out of the moveable part of the
fixture; position the moveable part of the carrier, depending on
bicycle size, into one of the possible positions, so that it does not
come in contact with the boot lid. We recommend to place the move-
able part of the fixture in such a position that the holes are visible
between the screw and the moveable part.
– Insert the screw into the desired position and tighten.
Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
– Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle.
AB
AC
AA
AB
AC
Fig. 79 Install bicycle carrier
AA
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AB
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Fig. 80 Put in the bicycle
Fig. 81 Fastening the front wheel
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Storage compartment on the driver's side
Unlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left.
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compart-
ment opens downwards ⇒fig. 96.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons - risk of head injury.
Stowage compartment in centre console
Unlocable compartment in the centre console.
Storage compartment in the front seat*
Fig. 95 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 96 Detail of the head-liner: Stowage compartment for spectacles
Fig. 97 Centre console: Storage compartment
Fig. 98 Front seat: Storage compartment
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The storage compartment is foreseen for storing small objects of up to 1
kg. in weight.
– Tilt the lock to open the flap and pull out the flap ⇒fig. 98.
– Tilt the lock to close the flap and press flap close.
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
Fold the armrest
– Press the lower button on the end face of the armrest ⇒page 80,
fig. 99 in order to fold the armrest. Fold the armrest forwards and
release the button.
Opening stowage compartment
– The armrest includes a stowage compartment. The storage compart-
ment is unlocked by pressing the upper button and then can be
opened to the top.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Storage compartment in the front doors
A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front doors.
Fig. 99 Armrest: Storage compartment
Fig. 100 Opening stowage compartment
Fig. 101 Stowage compart-ment in door panel
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WARNING
Use the area ⇒fig. 101 of the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
Removeable storage compartments in the luggage
compartment*
A removeable storage compartment*⇒fig. 102 is located on both sides in the side trim panel of the luggage compartment.
The removeable storage compartments* are intended for storing small objects of up to 2.5 kg in weight.
Flexible storage compartment*
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage
compartment. The flexible storage compartment is foreseen for storing
small objects of up to 8 kg. in weight.
Removing
– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage compart-
ment by pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.
Installing
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the open-
ings of the right side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push
it downwards until it locks.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed ⇒page 66 in the luggage compartment, no flexible storage compartment can be installed.
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Fig. 102 Removeable storage compartments
Fig. 103 Flexible storage compartment
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Starting-off and Driving94
Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position*
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering
wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 56.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 111 down ⇒.
– Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and
forward/back position).
– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into
place.
WARNING
•You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
•The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel ⇒fig. 112. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
•For s afe ty re a so ns t he le ve r m ust al wa y s b e fi rm ly pus he d up to a voi d the steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of accident!
•If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
•When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.
Fig. 111 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below steering column
Fig. 112 Safe distance to steering wheel
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Ignition lock
Petrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines
- interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
•You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle ⇒.
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni-tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex-pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
•Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the car has come to a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
•Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Starting the engine
General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
•Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before starting the engine.
•The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine which means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
Fig. 113 Ignition lock posi-tions
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A2
A1
A2
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Handbrake
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the
locking button ⇒fig. 115.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully
⇒.
The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
HANDBRAKE ON
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating which will have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.
•Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper.
Fig. 115 Centre console: Handbrake
Fig. 116 Parking aid: Range of sensors
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Automatic gearbox102
Automatic gearbox
6-speed automatic gearbox*
Introduction
Your car is equipped with an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic gearbox. Shifting up and also down through the gears is performed automatically.
At the same time this is a conventional automatic gearbox. The maximum speed is reached in the 5th gear. The 6th gear serves as an economic driving programme, which is intended to reduce the fuel consumption.
Information for driving with an automatic gearbox
Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically.
You can also, however, switch the gearbox over into the Tiptronic mode.
This mode makes it possible for you to also shift gears manually
⇒page 105.
Starting-off and Driving
– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.
– Press the Shiftlock button (button in handle of the selector lever),
move the selector lever into the desired position, e.g. D ⇒page 103,
and then release the Shiftlock button.
– Wait a moment until the gearbox has shifted (a slight engagement
nudge can be felt).
– Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator ⇒.
Stopping for a short time
– The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stop-
ping just for a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is sufficient to hold
the vehicle stationary using the foot brake. The engine can, however,
be allowed just to idle.
Parking
– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed.
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector
lever to P and then release the Shiftlock button.
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N ⇒page 95.
It is sufficient to engage selector lever position P when parking on a flat surface. When parking on a slope you should first apply the handbrake firmly and then move the selector lever into position P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive pressure acting on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move the selector lever out of position P.
If the selector lever position N is selected by accident while driving it is first neces-sary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of the engine to be reached before engaging a drive position in the selector lever.
WARNING
•Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the selector lever if the car is stationary and the engine is running - risk of acci-dent!
•Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an accident!
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•When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary, it is necessary to hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever (except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely inter-rupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle "creeps".
Selector lever positions
The selector lever position you have engaged is shown in the information display of the instrument cluster with the corresponding gear symbol highlighted
⇒fig. 119. In the positions D and S the gear you have already engaged will be addi-tionally displayed on the display.
P - Parklock
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this position.
The Parklock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary ⇒.
If you wish to move the selector lever into or out of this position, you must press the Shiftlock button in the handle of the selector lever and at the same time depress the brake pedal.
R - Reverse
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine idling ⇒.
The brake pedal must be depressed and at the same time the Shiftlock must be pressed, if you wish to obtain the selector lever positions R, P or N.
When the ignition is switched on and the selector lever is in position R, the reverse lights will come on.
N - Neutral
The transmission is in Neutral in this position.
The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position D, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on a stationary vehicle.
The brake pedal must be depressed (if the lever is in its position for longer than 2 seconds) in order to move the selector lever out of the position N into the position R, with the ignition switched on, on a vehicle travelling at less than 5 km/hour or on a stationary vehicle.
D - Drive, position for driving forward
When the selector lever is in this position, the forward gears are shifted up and down automatically in line with engine load, vehicle speed and the dynamic shift programme.
You must depress the brake pedal if you wise to move into position D from N when the vehicle is travelling at less than 5 km/hour or is stationary ⇒.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 118 Selector lever
Fig. 119 Information display: Selector lever posi-tions
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