ECU SKODA FABIA 2013 2.G / 5J User Guide

Headlight cleaning systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 50.
The headlights are sprayed briefly if the low beam or main beam are switched on
and the windscreen wiper stalk is pulled to position
5
» Fig. 33 on page 51. To
clean the headlights, the windshield is also sprayed after every five squirts.
You should remove stubborn dirt (such as insect residues) from the headlight len-
ses at regular intervals, for example when refuelling. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 154, Headlight lenses .
To ensure the proper operation of the cleaning system during the winter, any
snow should be removed from the washer nozzle fixtures and ice should be
cleared with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – there is
risk of damage.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 34
Windscreen wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 50.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the windscreen wiper arm away from the windscreen.
›
Press the locking button
1
» Fig. 34 and remove the wiper blade in the direc-
tion of arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade›Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
Windshield wiper blades in proper condition are essential to obtain good visibility.
Wiper blades should not be allowed to become dirtied by dust, insect remains and
preserving wax.
Juddering or smearing of the wiper blades could then be due to wax residues left on the windshield by vehicle washing in automatic vehicle wash systems. It is
therefore important to degrease the lips of the windshield wiper blades after ev-
ery pass through an automatic vehicle wash system .

Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 35
Rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 50.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Raise the wiper arm away from the window » Fig. 35.
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the direction of the wiper arm.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and unlock the securing mechanism
1
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in until it latches on the stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.

52Using the system

WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour- ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.■
Do not turn on the seat heater if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seats have objects attached to or
placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc. A fault of the heating ele- ments in the seat heating can occur.
■
If additional seat covers or protective covers are attached to the seats, do not
turn on the seat heater - there is a risk of damaging the seat covers and seat
heating.
■
Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 157.
Note
■
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.■
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 172,
Automatic load deactivation .

Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Folding the seat backrest forwards
56
Folding the seat cushions forwards, removing
57
Folding the seat backrest forwardsFig. 40
Unlock the seat backrest
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 56.
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backrests
forward. The seat backrests can be folded forward individually on vehicles with
divided rear seats.
Folding forward
›
Before folding the rear seats forwards, adapt the position of the front seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded rear seats.
›
Unlock the seat backrest by pressing the securing knob
A
» Fig. 40 and fold it
forwards.
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest.
›
Fold the seat backrest completely forwards.
Folding backwards
›
Push the head restraint into the slightly lifted seat backrest.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
WARNING■
The belts and the belt locks must be in their original position after folding
back the seat backrests - they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no objects
from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compartment un-
der sudden braking – there is a risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function. 
56Using the system

NoteThe upper front lashing eyes are located underneath the folding rear seat back-
rest » Fig. 44 .
Folding hooks
Fig. 45
Boot: folding hooks
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 58.
Folding hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provi- ded on both sides of the luggage compartment. » Fig. 45.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
Fixing netsFig. 46
Fixing net: double horizontal pocket, floor fixing net/double vertical
pockets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 58.
Fixing examples for a fixing net as a horizontal pocket, floor fixing net » Fig. 46 -
 and a horizontal pocket » Fig. 46 - 
.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy objects
are not secured adequately – there is a risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.■Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net.

60Using the system

CAUTIONIn this position » Fig. 48 -  the luggage compartment cover is designed for small
objects up to a weight of 2.5 kg.
Retractable luggage compartment cover (Fabia Estate)
Fig. 49
Boot: foldable boot cover/removing foldable boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 58.
Pulling out
›
Pull the retractable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 49 as far as the stop into the secured position.
Retracting
›
Press the cover in the handle area in the direction of the arrow
2
, and the cov-
er automatically rolls up into position.
Removing
›
The fully folded luggage compartment cover can be removed to transport bulky
goods by pressing on the side of the cross rod in the direction of the arrow
3
and taking it out by moving it in the direction of the arrow
4
.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the foldable boot cover.

Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Fabia Estate)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Dividing up the luggage compartment with variable loading floor
62
Removing and refitting the variable loading floor
63
Removing and installing carrier rails
63
The variable loading floor makes handling of bulky items of luggage easier.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
Note
The room under the variable loading floor can be used to stow objects.
Dividing up the luggage compartment with variable loading
floor
Fig. 50
Dividing the boot with variable
loading floor
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 62.
›
Lift up the part with the grip and secure it by sliding it into the grooves marked
with the arrows » Fig. 50.

62Using the system

Removing and refitting the variable loading floorFig. 51
Fold up variable loading floor/remove
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 62.
Removing
›
Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the securing bolts
A
around 180°
anticlockwise » Fig. 51.
›
Fold up the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
B
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 51 and
remove by pulling in the direction of the arrow
2
Fitting
›
Fold up the variable loading floor and place it on the carrier rails.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor.
›
Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolt
A
to the right by ap-
prox. 180°.
WARNINGEnsure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when fitting the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a risk of
injury for the occupants.

Removing and installing carrier railsFig. 52
Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 62.
Removing
›
Undo the securing points
B
» Fig. 52 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or
a flat screwdriver.
›
Grasp the carrier rail
A
at position
1
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow. You can take out the removable storage compartments in order to fa-
cilitate the removal » page 75, Storage compartments in the boot .
›
Grasp the carrier rail
A
at position
2
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow.
›
The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be removed in
the same way.
Fitting
›
Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
›
Press the two securing points
B
» Fig. 52 on each carrier rail to the stop.
›
Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNINGEnsure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when fitting the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a risk of
injury for the occupants.

63Seats and storage

Net partition (Fabia Estate)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the net partition behind the rear seats
64
Using the net partition behind the front seats
65
Removing and refitting the net partition housing
65WARNING■ The belt locks and the belts must be in their original position after folding
back the seat cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no objects
from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compartment un- der sudden braking – there is a risk of injury.
■
Ensure that the rear seat backrests are properly engaged. It is only then that
the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
■
Make sure that the transverse rod is inserted into the mounts
C
» Fig. 53
on page 64 or » Fig. 54 on page 65 in the forward position.

Using the net partition behind the rear seats
Fig. 53
Extending/retracting the net partition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
Extending
›
Open the rear right door.
›
Fold down the rear seat backrests slightly forwards, which makes it possible to
clear the access for removing the net partition.
›
Pull the net partition by tab
A
» Fig. 53 out of the housing
B
in the direction of
mounts
C
.
›
Insert the transverse rod into one of the mounts
C
and push forwards.
›
Insert the transverse rod into the mount
C
on the other side of the vehicle in
the same way.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
Retracting
›
Pull the transverse rod back slightly first on one side and then on the other and
remove it from the mounts
C
» Fig. 53 .
›
Hold the transverse rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
into the housing
B
without being damaged.
If you wish to use the entire boot, the foldable boot cover can be re- moved » page 62 .

64Using the system

Using the net partition behind the front seatsFig. 54
Extending/retracting the net partition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 64.
Extending
›
Open the rear right door.
›
Fold the seat cushions and rear seat rests forward.
›
Pull the net partition by tab
A
» Fig. 54 out of the housing
B
in the direction of
mounts
C
.
›
Insert the transverse rod into one of the mounts
C
and push forwards.
›
Insert the transverse rod into the mount
C
on the other side of the vehicle in
the same way.
Retracting
›
Pull the transverse rod back slightly first on one side and then on the other and
remove it from the mounts
C
» Fig. 54 .
›
Hold the transverse rod in such a way that the net partition can slowly roll up
into the housing
B
without being damaged.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original position.

Removing and refitting the net partition housingFig. 55
Rear seats: Net partition hous-
ing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 64.
Removing
›
Open the rear right door.
›
Fold the seat cushions and rear seat backrests forward – first the left and then the right backrest.
›
Push the net partition housing
A
» Fig. 55 in the direction of the arrow
1
and
remove it from the mount on the right seat back in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Fitting
›
Insert the recesses on the net partition housing into the mounts on the rear seat backrests.
›
Push the net partition housing in the opposite direction of the arrow
1
as far
as the stop.
›
Fold the rear seats back into their original position.

Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install cross member
66
Install bicycle carrier
66
Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
67
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
67

65Seats and storage

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.
Install cross member
Fig. 56
Install cross member
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 65.
›
Remove the rollable luggage compartment cover » page 62; if necessary we
recommend you remove the net partition » page 65.
›
Remove the head rests from the rear seat rests and fold the rear seats for-
ward » page 56 .
›
Undo the securing screws
C
» Fig. 56 and remove a little to unlock the retain-
ers
B
.
›
Place the cross member
A
with the fixed part onto the left lashing eye and
then place it on the right lashing eye with the removable part of the cross mem-
ber
A
.
›
Press the holders
B
until they latch. Tighten the securing screws
C
.
›
Check how well the cross member is fastened by pulling on it.

Install bicycle carrierFig. 57
Install bicycle carrier
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 65.
›
Position the approved bicycle carrier on the cross member.
›
Remove bolt
A
» Fig. 57 a little and push the frame side rail (aluminium part)
towards the cross member until the socket latches.
›
Insert the screw
A
into the nut.
›
Undo the screw
B
on the movable part of the bicycle carrier and unscrew.
›
Place the movable part of the fixture, depending on the size of the vehicle, in
one of the possible positions so that the bicycle does not touch the boot lid. We
recommend to place the moveable part of the fixture in such a position that 7 holes are visible between the screw
A
and the moveable part.
›
Insert the screw
B
into the desired position and tighten.

66Using the system

Put bicycle into the bicycle carrierFig. 58
Put in the bicycle/example fastening the front wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 65.
›
Remove the front wheel of the bicycle before installing it.
›
Slacken the quick tension jack on the fixing axle of the bicycle carrier and adjust
according to the width of the bicycle fork.
›
Place the bicycle fork on the fixing axle and tighten with the quick release lev- er » Fig. 58 - 
.
›
Position the left pedal of the bicycle forward, in order to attach the front wheel
more easily.
›
Undo bolt
A
» Fig. 57 on page 66 and push the bicycle carrier to the left to-
gether with the mounted bicycle to prevent a collision between the handlebars
and the side window of the luggage compartment.
›
Carefully guide the boot lid downwards without letting go of it. Check whether there is sufficient room between the steering bars and the rear window. If nec-essary, adjust the position of the movable part of the bicycle carrier to prevent a
collision » page 66 .
›
It is best to store the removed front wheel between the left crank and the bicy-
cle frame, attach it with a strap to the front fork » Fig. 58 - 
or to one of the
fixing points.
›
The second carrier is installed and the bicycle is secured in a similar way.

Secure the stability of the bicycles with a beltFig. 59
Securing bicycles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 65.
›
To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other and
open the clamp.
›
Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of travel) as low down on the seat post as possible and lock it » Fig. 59 - 
.
›
When transporting two bicycles, stretch the belt » Fig. 59 - 
between the sad-
dles by moving the bicycles apart.
›
Hook the carabiners on the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind the rear seats » Fig. 59 - 
.
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
›
If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle.

Roof rack system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
68
Roof load
68

67Seats and storage

WARNING■The items being transported on the roof rack must be reliably attached –
there is the risk of an accident.■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps or
tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
The handling properties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or
bulky items on the roof rack system as a result of the centre of gravity being
shifted and the greater area exposed to the wind – there is the risk of an acci-
dent. The style of driving and speed must therefore be adapted to the current
circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
Adjust the speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Only use roof rack systems approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.■The fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system must be ob-
served when handling roof racks.■
On models fitted with a power sliding/tilting roof, ensure that the opened slid-
ing/tilting roof does not strike any items of luggage transported on the roof.
■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available clear-
ances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated car
wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.
Note
If the vehicle is not factory-equipped with a roof rack, it can be purchased from
the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Attachment pointsFig. 60
Attachment points for roof bars
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 67.
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the enclosed
instructions.
Roof load
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 67.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and the
maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be loa-
ded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.

68Using the system