battery replacement SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Operating Instruction Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Services, modifications and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
136
Statutory checks
136
ŠKODA Service Partners
137
ŠKODA Original parts
137
ŠKODA Original accessories
137
Spoiler
138
Component protection
138
Airbags
138
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
139
The instructions and guidelines issued by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed
when making any modifications, repairs or technical changes to your vehicle.
Compliance with these guidelines and instructions is in the interest of the
roadworthiness and technical condition of your vehicle. The vehicle will comply
with road traffic regulations following the modifications, repairs and technical
changes.
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 137before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Works on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and parts may suf-
fer increased wear.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding changes carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user, in order to be handed over to the recyclers later. This
ensures that vehicle recycling is in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications, repairs and technical
changes performed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the » Service schedule warranty.
■
The ŠKODA Partner cannot assume any liability for products which have not
been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with a
type approval or have been approved by a nationally recognised testing labo-
ratory.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
a ŠKODA Partner who will also fit the purchased parts correctly.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
If you would like you operate your vehicle in countries other than its intended
weather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
They will advise you on certain precautions that should be taken to ensure the
full functioning of the vehicle as well as to prevent damage.
For example coolant and battery replacement or similar.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and road
worthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorised for this purpose. 
136General Maintenance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 181 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 182
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 182.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with
a factory fitted tow hitch » page 127, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTIONThe detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
177
Synchronising the remote control
178
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 183
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key. 
177Emergency equipment, and self-help

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ›Press off the battery cover A
» Fig. 183 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region B.›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 178.
Note
Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover to
be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key maynot be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
178
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
179
Unlock the boot lid
179
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
179Unlocking/locking the driver's doorFig. 184
Handle on the driver's door: Covered lock cylinder / lock cylinder
with key
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover » Fig. 184.
›
Open the cover in the direction of the arrow.
›
Release the door handle.
›
For vehicles with LHD insert the remote control key with the buttons facing
up into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
For vehicles with RHD insert the remote control key directed with buttons
down into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
›
Replace the cap in its original position.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.178Do-it-yourself

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlock the boot lid179
Variable loading floor88
Luggage compartment cover86
Other positions86
Roll-up cover87
Luggage Storage 12-volt power outlet
78
Roll-up cover87
Storage compartments85
M
Main beam
61
Warning light35
Maintenance see vehicle care
141
Manual air conditioning Operating elements
97
Recirculated air mode96
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
108
MAXI DOT display42
Main menu42
Menu item assist systems45
Menu item Audio44
Menu item navigation44
Menu item telephone44
Operation43
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
42
Maximum permissible weights
192
Maximum speed196
MCB116
Mechanical window lifter open and close
57
Mechanical window lifters56
Media AUX
82
see Infotainment4
USB82
Memory42
Mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Interior mirror68
Make-up66
Modifications136
Modifications and technical alterations Service
137
Multi-function display operation
40
Multi collision brake (MCB)116
Multifunction display Functions
40
Information40
Memory42
Multimedia AUX
82
USB82
Multimedia holder79
N
N1
88
Nameplate192
Navigation see Infotainment
4
Nets84
Notes for driving with tyre repaired174
Notes on using wheels161
O
Oil see Engine oil
153
Warning messages37
Oil pressure Warning messages
37
Onboard computer see multifunction display
40
Operating weight193
Operation in winter Diesel fuel149
Vehicle battery158
Original accessories137
Overspeed Indicator light
35
Overview Engine compartment
151
Warning lights31
P
Parking
107
Parking assistance116
Parking aid Automatic system activation when moving for-ward
118
Function117
Parking assistance116
Activation / deactivation118
Display in the Infotainment display117
parking lights60
Park Pilot116
Park the vehicle see Parking
107
Part replacement136
Passive safety Before every journey
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Payload193
Pedals108
Footmats108
Petrol see fuel
148
Phone see Infotainment
4
Plastic parts141
Pockets on the front seat rests82
205Index