SKODA FABIA 2009 2.G / 5J Manual Online

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Installing
– Insert the attachment points of the roof rack into the mounts of the
body so that the pins of the attachment points grasp into the holes of
the body.
Note•
Pay attention to the information regarding assembly and disassembly in the
attached instructions.
•
If you have any questions, please contact a specialist garage.
Roof loadDistribute weight evenly over the roof luggage rack system. The maximum permis-
sible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the maximum permissible
total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
You cannot make full use of the permissible roof load if you use a roof luggage rack
system with a lower load carrying capacity. The load transported on the roof
luggage rack system must not exceed the weight limit which is stated in the fitting
instructions.
WARNING
•
The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably
attached - risk of accident!
•
You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-
sible axle loads and the permissible gross weight of your vehicle - risk of
accident!
•
Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle change when
you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the
displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area -
risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the
speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Front cup holderYou can place two cups or beverage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 100.
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling
e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery
can be damaged.
Fig. 100 Front centre
console: Cup holder
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Rear cup holder*You can place one cup or beverage can into the recess ⇒fig. 101.
WARNING
•
Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling
e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery
can be damaged.
Note holderThe note holder is designed e.g. for attaching a car park ticket in parking areas.
The attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not to
restrict the driver's vision.Ashtray*
Fig. 101 Centre console: Cup
holder
Fig. 102 Windscreen: Note
holderFig. 103 Centre console:
Front ashtray
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Removing ashtray
– Remove the ashtray ⇒page 81, fig. 103 upwards. When removing do
not hold the ashtray at the cover - risk of breakage.
Replacing ashtray
– Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Cigarette lighter* and power sockets*Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 105.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
Fig. 104 Centre console:
Rear ashtray
Fig. 105 Centre console:
Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
•
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
•
The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should
never leave children unattended in the vehicle!Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power socket.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!Power socket in the luggage compartment– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 106.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical acces-
sories with a power uptake up to 180 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged
in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for ⇒page 82.
Further information ⇒page 204, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
•
Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-
dent!
Fig. 106 Luggage compart-
ment: Power socket
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*
⇒page 84
Storage compartment on the driver's side
⇒page 85
Storage compartment for spectacles*
⇒page 85
Stowage compartment in centre console
⇒page 85
Storage compartment in the front seat*
⇒page 85
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
⇒page 86
Storage compartment in the front doors
⇒page 86
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
⇒page 87
Flexible storage compartment*
⇒page 87
Clothes hooks*
⇒page 88
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Seats and Storage 84•
Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the brakes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*On some vehicles, the storage compartments are not equipped with lids.
Opening and closing the storage compartments on the front
passenger side
– Pull the handle in the lid in direction of arrow ⇒fig. 107 and fold it
open.
– Swivel the flap until it is heard to lock.A pin holder is located inside the lower flap.
WARNING
The storage compartments must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side*
The storage compartment can be fitted for vehicles with an air-
conditioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒fig. 108.Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior
air to flow into the storage compartment.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recommend that
you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode
or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 107 Dash panel: Storage
compartments on the front
passenger side
Fig. 108 Storage compart-
ment: Using cooling system
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Storage compartment on the driver's sideUnlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left.Storage compartment for spectacles*– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compart-
ment opens downwards ⇒fig. 110.
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons - risk of head injury.Stowage compartment in centre consoleUnlocable compartment in the centre console.Storage compartment in the front seat*
Fig. 109 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the driver's
sideFig. 110 Detail of the head-
liner: Storage compartment
for spectacles
Fig. 111 Centre console:
Storage compartmentFig. 112 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 ⇒page 85, fig. 112.
– 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 ⇒fig. 113 in
order to fold the armrest. Fold the armrest forwards and release the
button.
Opening storage compartment
– The armrest includes a storage compartment. The storage compart-
ment is unlocked by pressing the upper button and then can be
opened to the top.
NoteThe 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 doorsA bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front
doors.
Fig. 113 Armrest: Storage
compartmentFig. 114 Opening storage
compartment
Fig. 115 Stowage compart-
ment in door panel
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WARNING
Use the area ⇒page 86, fig. 115 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. 116 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.
– Take it out by pulling towards the middle of the vehicle.
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.
NoteIf the variable loading floor* is installed ⇒page 72 in the luggage compartment, no
flexible storage compartment can be installed.
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Fig. 116 Removeable
storage compartments
Fig. 117 Flexible storage
compartment
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Seats and Storage 88Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear
doors.
WARNING
•
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.
•
Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
•
The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
•
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsFig. 118 Air outlet ventsOpen air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the upper position.
Close air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the lower position.
Redirecting air flow
– The horizontal as well as the vertical direction of the air flow is set with
the handle in the middle of the air outlet vents.You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
⇒page 90, fig. 119. Air outlet vents 3 and 4 can also be opened or closed individ-
ually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to
the setting of the control dial ⇒page 90, fig. 119 and according to atmospheric
conditions.
Recirculated air modeIn recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the button symbol

lights up ⇒page 90, fig. 119.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol

goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
is in position
. You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this
setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows
begin misting up.
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