tow SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Operating Instruction Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sun visors in the frontFig. 53
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 53
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
WARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.12ABSun screen of the panoramic roofFig. 54
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The sunshade of the panoramic roof can be opened manually in the direction
of arrow or closed in the opposite direction of the arrow » Fig. 54.
WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush-
ing injuries – risk of injury!
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
67
Headlight cleaning system
68
The windscreen wipers only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bon-
net is closed.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition. 
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escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory
system.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for several minutes plenty of water. If neces-
sary get medical assistance.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 57
Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 57.
The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob.
Electrically-adjustable mirrors
The knob can be moved (depending on vehicle equipment) into the following
positions » Fig. 57 - 
.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
The mirror heating only works when the engine is running.
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
To restore it to its original position, fold back from the side window until it au-
dibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.
Note
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.69Lights and visibility

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drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
Car park ticket holder
Fig. 66
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The parking permit holder » Fig. 66 is designed e.g. for attaching car parking
permit.
WARNINGAlways remove permit/ticket before starting off in order not to restrict the
driver's vision.
Storage compartments in the doors
Fig. 67
Storage compartment: In the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 67
Storage compartment in the front doors
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1.5 liters in the front doors
Storage compartment in the rear doors
Bottle compartment, max. capacity 0.5 l in the rear doors
The reflective vest can be stowed in the storage compartments in the
door » page 166 .
WARNINGDo not use the storage compartment A » Fig. 67 of the door pocket to
store protruding objects. Otherwise, this could impair the effectiveness of
the side airbag.
Storage compartment on the side of front seat
Fig. 68
Storage compartment
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The storage compartment
A
» Fig. 68 is located on the side of the front seat.
ABCD75Transporting and practical equipment

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
84
Fixing nets
84
Hooks
85
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
85
Luggage compartment cover
86
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
86
Roll-up cover
87
Storage compartments under the floor
87
Cargo element
88
Flexible storage compartment
88
Class N1 vehicles
88
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics of your vehicle:
›
Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
›
Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
›
Attach the items of luggage to the lashing eyes or by using the fixing nets
» page 84 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.
WARNING■ Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing eyes.■
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose objects could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – risk to
life!
■
Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be shifted –
risk of accident. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted according-
ly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.
■
Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres
or braking – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats » page 10.
■
Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!
■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.■
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 161.
83Transporting and practical equipment

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION■Do not place sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net.■The lashing eyelets A » Fig. 86 on page 84 cannot be used for attaching
nets, when the variable cargo floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.
Hooks
Fig. 89
Hooks
Read and observe and on page 83 first.
The hook is intended to be used to affix small items of luggage such as bags.
The hooks are located on both sides of the luggage compartment » Fig. 89.
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
CAUTION
■ Place the item of luggage suspended from a hook, if possible, in the storage
compartment B » Fig. 90 on page 85 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging
the storage compartment cover.■
If an item of luggage weighing more than 2.5 kg is suspended on the hook,
then we recommend removing the storage compartment cover
B
» Fig. 90 on
page 85 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging the storage compartment
cover.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartmentFig. 90
Storage compartments
Read and observe and on page 83 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 90
Fixed
With removable cover
Remove the cover
›
Remove the cover of the storage compartment
B
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 90 .
The removable storage compartment
A
» Fig. 90 is suitable for stowing small
objects weighing up to 1.5 kg in total.
The storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 2.5
kg. in weight in total.
CAUTION
When handling the cover of the storage compartment B, ensure that this or
the luggage compartment trim is not damaged.AB1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
85Transporting and practical equipment

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Luggage compartment coverFig. 91
Removing the boot cover
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Unhook the retaining straps
A
from the flap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 91 .
›
Hold the cover in the upper position and press the bottom of the cover in the
area of the pin
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The removed cover can be stowed in two positions » Fig. 92 on page 86 .
Fitting
›
Position the mounts on the cover
B
onto the side trim panel via pins
C
» Fig. 91 .
›
Press on the upper side of the cover so that the mounts fully interlock into
the pins.
›
Insert the retaining bands
A
opposite to the direction of arrow
1
on the
boot lid.
The maximum permissible load of the luggage compartment cover is 1 kg.
WARNINGNo objects are to be placed on the boot lid. There is the danger of injuries
during sudden braking or vehicle impact.CAUTION■ When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled incorrectly. The following
guidelines must be observed. ■ The holders B
on the cover must be resting completely on the pins
C
on
the side panel » Fig. 91.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the lug-
gage compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the upper position.
■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the upper posi-
tion and the rear backrest.
Note
If the support straps A » Fig. 91 are attached to the boot lid, then the boot
cover will raise when the boot is opened.
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 92
Luggage compartment cover: stowed behind the rear seats / in
the lower position
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
The luggage compartment cover can be placed in the following positions:
» Fig. 92
Behind the rear seat backrests
In the lower position
Store cover in the lower position
›
Press the top of the cover in the arrow direction » Fig. 92 -
 . 
86Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cargo elementFig. 95
Removing cargo element/example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
The Cargo element can be stored under the floor in the boot.
The cargo element is designed for attaching and securing objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Usage of Cargo element
›
Remove the cargo element in the direction of arrow » Fig. 95 -
 .
›
The Cargo element with Velcro element allows fastening near the rear seats
on the floor of the luggage compartment » Fig. 95 -
 .
Flexible storage compartment
Fig. 96
Flexible storage compartment
Read and observe and on page 83 first.
The flexible storage compartment can be installed on either side of the boot
» Fig. 96 .
Fitting›Place both ends of the storage compartment into the openings on the right
side panel of the boot.›
Push the storage compartment down to lock it.
Removing
›
Grasp the storage compartment on the two upper corners.
›
Remove the storage compartment by pulling upwards and then towards you.
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-
mum total weight of 8 kg.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 83 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1-4) must be used for fastening the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting in the upper position
89
Setting in the lower position
89
Removing/inserting
90
Folding / Securing
90
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg. For the
transport of heavy loads, adjust the variable loading floor to the lower position
or remove it from the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Up to two bicycles can be transported in a carrier in the luggage compartment.
Maximum size of the transported bikes: 19 "frame with 26" wheels.
Before transporting, the following steps must be taken.›
Remove the roll-up cover » page 87.
›
Push the head rests into the seat backrests until they click into position
» page 70 .
›
Fold the rear seat forward » page 73.
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 72.
WARNINGWhen transporting bicycles, ensuring the safety of the passengers is para-
mount.
CAUTION
■ Take care handling the bicycle - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.■The bike rack cannot be installed if the variable cargo floor is stowed in the
luggage compartment.
Install/remove crossmember
Fig. 101
Install crossmember: Loosen the screws and unlock brackets /
place crossmember on the lashing eyelets
Fig. 102
Install crossmember: Tighten the
screws
Read and observe and on page 91 first.
Fitting
›
Unscrew screws
A
» Fig. 101 in direction of arrow
1
completely and partially
pull out.
The brackets
B
are unlocked.
›
Set the crossbar so that the screws
A
are pointing forward.
›
Place the crossmember with the fixed part
C
onto the left lashing eyelet in
the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull out part
D
of the cross member and place onto the right lashing eyelet
in arrow direction
3
.
›
Push in the brackets
B
» Fig. 102 in the direction of arrow
4
until they audi-
bly click into place.
›
Turn the screws
A
in the direction of arrow
5
up to the stop .
›
Check how well the crossmember is fastened by pulling on it.
Removing
Removal is carried out in the reverse order.
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Fitting the bike rack
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
Fitting
›
Loosen screw
A
on the bicycle rack (hereinafter only referred to as carrier) in
direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 103 .
›
Place the carrier of the crossmember in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Hold part
B
of the carrier firmly and press on part
C
of the support in the
direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove screw
A
in the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Screw out screw
D
in the direction of arrow
5
and remove.
›
Place part
E
in the direction of arrow
6
, depending on bike size, in one of
the possible positions » .
›
Insert screw
D
and tighten in the direction of arrow
7
.
Removing
Removal is carried out in the reverse order.
CAUTIONThe bike stowed in the rack must not touch either the boot lid or other vehicle
parts - there is a risk of damage to the vehicle occurring.
Place bicycle into the carrier
Fig. 104
Insert the front fork of the bicycle into the carrier / mounting ex-
ample of the front wheel
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
›
Remove the front wheel from the bike.
›
Release the quick release
A
» Fig. 104 on the carrier and adjust according to
the bicycle fork width.
›
Place the bicycle fork on the fixing axle and tighten with the quick release
A
.
›
Set the left bicycle pedal towards the vehicle front to secure the front wheel
more easily.
›
If you want to transport two bicycles, loosen screw
A
» Fig. 103 on page 92
on the carrier and move the carrier along with attached bike to the left.
The handlebar must not touch the side window of the luggage compartment.
›
Tighten screw
A
» Fig. 103 on page 92 on the support.
›
Guide the boot lid gently downwards and check while doing this that there is
no contact between the handlebar and the rear window.
›
If necessary, the position of the sliding part
E
» Fig. 103 on page 92 can be
adjusted.
›
The dismantled front wheel can best be stowed between the left crank and
the bicycle frame.
›
Attach the front wheel with belt
B
to the front fork » Fig. 104 or to the bicy-
cle frame.
›
The second carrier is installed and the bicycle is secured in a similar way.
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Starting the engine - Press the
button with the key
Read and observe and on page 102 first.
The key in the vehicle cannot be verified
If the key in the vehicle cannot be verified, then engine cannot be started by
pressing a button.
One of the following messages are shown in the information cluster display. Key not detected. Owner's manual!
Key not found.
NO KEY
This can be because of the following.
› The battery in the key is almost out of charge.
› The key is malfunctioning.
› There is interference in the signal between the system and the key (strong
electromagnetic field).
Try to start the engine by pressing the knob with the key » Fig. 113.
System fault
If the following message appears on the display of the instrument cluster,
there is a system malfunction.
Keyless access system faulty.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Try to start the engine by pressing the knob with the key » Fig. 113.
CAUTION
The key can only be verified if it is in the vehicle. It is therefore not always nec-
essary to know where the key is.Note■ When attempting to start, the key bit must be pointed towards the button
» Fig. 113 .■
If engine fails to start after pressing the button with the key, seek specialist
help.
START-STOPsystem
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
104
Manually deactivating/activating
105
Information messages
105
The START-STOPsystem (hereinafter referred to only as system) saves fuel
and reduces harmful emissions and CO 2 discharge.
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops
(e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it again when mov-
ing off.
Operation
Fig. 114
Display
For the system-dependent automatic engine shut-down when stopping to op-
erate, the following conditions must be met.
For vehicles with manual transmission , the shift lever is in the neutral po-
sition and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
For vehicles with automatic transmission the brake pedal is to be de-
pressed.
The driver's door is closed. 
104Driving