tire type SKODA FABIA 2014 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

Automatic load deactivationRead and observe
and on page 146 first.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the battery is subjected to heavy loads. This may be noticed
from the following.
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or shut off completely if necessary.
CAUTION
■ Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.■
Consumers which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery
to discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not disrupted by any shutting off of consumers. Often the
driver is not aware of it having taken place.Wheels
Tyres and rims
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Tyre service life
151
Explanation of the tire labelling
152
New Wheels
152
Unidirectional tyres
154
Tyre pressure monitor
154
Spare and back-up wheel
155
Full wheel trim
156
Wheel bolts
156
Wheel bolts
156WARNINGNational legal requirements must be observed for the use of tyres.WARNINGInstructions for the use of tyres■During the first 500 km, new tyres do not offer optimum grip and appro-
priate care should therefore be taken when driving – there is the risk of an
accident.■
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
■
For safety reasons, do no replace tyres individually.
■
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for fitted
tyres – risk of accident!
■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for fitted tyres – risk of ac-
cident!
■
Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling – there is
the risk of an accident. 
149Wheels

Tyre age
Tyres age losing their original characteristics, even if they are not used. There-
fore, we recommend that you do not use summer or winter tyres that are older
than 6 years or 4 years respectively.
Explanation of the tire labelling
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
Explanation of tyre markings
For example, 185/65 R 14 86 T means:
185Tyre width in mm » Fig. 133 on page 151 - 65Height/width ratio in % » Fig. 133 on page 151 - RCode letter for the type of tyre – Radial » Fig. 133 on page 151 -
14Diameter of wheel in inches » Fig. 133 on page 151 - 86Load index » TSpeed symbol »
The date of manufacture is stated on the tyre wall (possibly on the inside).
For example DOT ... 11 14... means, for example, that the tyre was manufac-
tured in the 11th week of 2014.
The marking M+Smeans that the associated tire is suitable for winter use.
Load index
This indicates the maximum permissible load on each individual tyre.
487 kg
515 kg
530 kg
545 kg
615 kg
630 kg
650 kg
Speed symbol
This indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted with tyres in
the category concerned.
170 km/h
180 km/h
83858687919293RS190 km/h
200 km/h
210 km/h
240 km/h
270 km/h
CAUTION
The information about load index and speed symbol can be found in the vehi-
cle sales and technical documentation.
New Wheels
Read and observe
and on page 149 first.
Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same
tread pattern on one axle on all four wheels.
When mounting new tires the tires have to be replaced axle by axle.
Fabia - approved tires / rim combinations
MotorisationTyre sizeLoad
indexSpeed icon
1.2 l/44, 51 kW
165/70 R1481T185/60 R1482T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R17 a)84W
1.2 l/63 kW TSI
165/70 R1481T185/60 R1482T195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R17a)84W
1.2 l/77 kW TSI
185/60 R1584H195/55 R1585H205/45 R1683H205/40 R17a)84W
TUHVW152General Maintenance