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

Put bicycle into the bicycle carrierFig. 75
Put in the bicycle/example fastening the front wheel
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
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Remove the front wheel of the bicycle before installing it.
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Slacken the quick tension jack on the fixing axle of the bicycle carrier and ad-
just according to the width of the bicycle fork.
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Place the bicycle fork on the fixing axle and tighten with the quick release
lever » Fig. 75 -
 .
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Position the left pedal of the bicycle forward, in order to attach the front
wheel more easily.
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Undo bolt
A
» Fig. 74 on page 75 and push the bicycle carrier to the left to-
gether with the mounted bicycle to prevent a collision between the handle-
bars and the side window of the luggage compartment.
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Carefully guide the boot lid downwards without letting go of it. Check wheth-
er there is sufficient room between the steering bars and the rear window. If
necessary, adjust the position of the movable part of the bicycle carrier to
prevent a collision » page 75.
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It is best to store the removed front wheel between the left crank and the
bicycle frame, attach it with a strap to the front fork » Fig. 75 -
 or to one of
the fixing points.
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The second carrier is installed and the bicycle is secured in a similar way.
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a beltFig. 76
Securing bicycles
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
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To slacken the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each other
and open the clamp.
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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. 76 -
 .
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When transporting two bicycles, stretch the belt
» Fig. 76 -
 between the
saddles by moving the bicycles apart.
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Hook the carabiners on the ends of the belt into the lashing eyes behind the
rear seats » Fig. 76 -
 .
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Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
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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
77
Roof load
77
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76Using the system

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

Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions (mm) FABIAFABIA
GreenLineFABIA SCOUTFABIA RSESTATEESTATE
GreenLineESTATE SCOUTESTATE RSLength40004000403240294247424742754276Width16421642165816421642164216581642Width including exterior
mirrors18861886188618861886188618861886Height1498/1513 a)
1484 b)1484
b)1498/1513 a)
1484 b)14921498/1513
a)
1484 b)1484
b)1498/1513 a)
1484 b)1494Clearance134/149
a)
/119 b)119b)134129135/149 a)
/119 b)135/119 b)135129Wheelbase24652465246524642465246524652464Track gauge front/rear1433/1426
(1417/1410) c)
(1429/1422) d)1417/14101433/14261423/14151433/1426
(1417/1410) c)
(1429/1422) d)1417/14101433/14261423/1415
a)
The value corresponds to the status with the rough road package.
b)
The value corresponds to the status with the sport chassis.
c)
Applies to cars fitted with the 1.2 l/77 kW TSI and 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR engines and 15" wheels.
d)
Applies to cars fitted with the 1.6 l/77 kW MPI, 1.6 l/55 kW TDI CR and 1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR engines and 14" wheels.
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