SKODA FABIA 2013 2.G / 5J Repair Manual

›Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 42 -  and pull the
head restraint out.›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants » page 125.
WARNING■
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - there is a risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
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Storing the head restraints in the seat squabs
Fig. 43
Rear seats: Inserting head re-
straints in the seat cushions
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 57.
The rear head restraints can be inserted into the corresponding holes in the fol-
ded seat squabs » Fig. 43.
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Boot
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Class N1 vehicles
59
Fastening elements
59
Folding hooks
60
Fixing nets
60
Boot cover
61
Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
61
Retractable luggage compartment cover (Fabia Estate)
62
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling char-
acteristics 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 using the fixing net » page 59 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic en-
ergy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the ve-
hicle 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 “ ”.
WARNING■ Store the objects in the boot and attach them to the lashing 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 – there is a
risk of death. 
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WARNING (Continued)■Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be shifted –
there is a risk of an accident. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted
accordingly.■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from being thrown for-
ward, always use suitable lashing straps which must be 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 – there is a risk of injury.
■
When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
boot that has been enlarged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other rear seats » page 126, Cor-
rect seated position of the rear seat passengers .
■
If the rear seat next to the folded forward seat is occupied, ensure maxi-
mum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that the
seat is prevented from folding back in case of a rear collision.
■
Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning.
■
Under no circumstances, should the permissible axle loads and permissible
gross weight of the vehicle be exceeded – there is the risk of an accident.
■
Never transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of abrasive objects.
Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 174
, Tyre service life .
Class N1 vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 58.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
The proper functioning of the electrical system is essential for the safe operation
of the vehicle. It is important to ensure that it is not damaged during modifica-
tions or when loading or unloading the luggage compartment.
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Fastening elements
Fig. 44
Boot: Lashing eyes and fastening elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 58.
The following fastening elements are found in the luggage compart-ment » Fig. 44 .
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets.
Fastening elements for fastening fixing nets.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the lashing eyes is 3.5 kN (350 kg). AB59Seats and storage

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.
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Boot coverFig. 47
Removing the boot cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 58.
The boot cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
Removing cover
›
Unhook support straps
1
» Fig. 47 .
›
Remove the cover from the holders
2
by lightly knocking on the underside of
the cover in the area between the holders.
Installing the cover
›
Place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel.
›
Place the recesses of the cover
3
» Fig. 47 over the holders
2
in the side trim
panel.
›
Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the area
between the holders.
›
Hook the support straps
1
on the boot lid.
WARNINGNo objects should be placed on the boot cover, the vehicle occupants could beendangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.CAUTION■ When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. The
following guidelines must be observed. ■The recesses in the cover 3
» Fig. 47 must lock in the holders in the side trim
panel
2
.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the luggage
compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the seal of the boot lid when it is in the
opened position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear
backrest.
Note
Opening the boot lid also lifts up the boot cover.
Further positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 48
The luggage compartment cover: Stowed in the lower position/be-
hind the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 58.
The luggage compartment cover can be fitted to the following positions:
› In the lower position on the support elements
» Fig. 48 - 
»
› Behind the rear seats
» Fig. 48 - 
. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roof rack system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points
68
Roof load
68
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