SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owner's Manual

›Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position
N if the
vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
Please note that the brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the
engine is running. If the engine is not running, significantly more physical force
is required to depress the brake pedal and steer the vehicle.
If using a tow rope, ensure that it is always kept taught.
Both drivers should be familiar with the potential issues of towing a vehicle.
Unskilled drivers should not attempt to tow another vehicle or to be towed.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer if it
is not possible to tow the vehicle in the way described or if the towing dis-
tance is greater than 50 km.WARNING■ When towing, respect the national legal provisions, especially those
which relate to the identification of the towing vehicle and the vehicle be-
ing towed.■
Exercise increased caution when towing.
■
Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing » Fig. 168 - 
, the towing
eye may unscrew out of the vehicle - risk of accident.
■
The tow rope should not be twisted - risk of accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not tow-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid
» page 176 , Jump-starting .■
If the gearbox no longer contains any oil because of a defect, your vehicle
must only be towed with the drive wheels raised clear of the ground or on a
special breakdown vehicle or trailer.
■
To protect both vehicles when tow-starting or towing, the tow rope should
be elastic. Thus one should only use plastic fibre rope or a rope made out of a
similarly elastic material.
■
There is always a risk of excessive stresses and damage resulting at the
points to which you attach the tow rope or tow bar when you attempt to tow a
vehicle which is not standing on a paved road.
■
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes » page 178 or
» page 179 to the detachable ball head of the towing equipment » page 129 .
NoteWe recommend using a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories available
from a ŠKODA Partner.
Front towing eye
Fig. 169
Removing the cap / installing the towing eye
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
Removing/installing the cap
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 169 .
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After unscrewing the cap of the towing eye, insert the cap in the region of
the arrow
1
and then press the opposite side of the cap.
The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye
›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 169 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.178Do-it-yourself

Rear towing eyeFig. 170
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 170.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles witha factory fitted tow hitch » page 129, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
179
Synchronising the remote control
180CAUTION■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 171
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 179 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 171 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 180.
Note
Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover to
be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.179Emergency equipment, and self-help

Synchronising the remote controlRead and observe
on page 179 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key maynot be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
180
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
180
Unlocking the tailgate
181
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
181
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 172
Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder / locking
cylinder with key
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
› Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover
» Fig. 172.›Open the cover in the direction of the arrow.›
Release the door handle.
›
For vehicles with LHD insert the remote control key with the buttons facing
up into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
For vehicles with RHD insert the remote control key directed with buttons
down into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
›
Replace the cap in its original position.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 173
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder. It is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 173 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
180Do-it-yourself

Unlocking the tailgateFig. 174
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually in an emergency.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 174 as
far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the tailgate.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 175
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the arrow range
1
» Fig. 175
and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.
›
With one finger, push the yellow plastic element in the direction of arrow
3
down to the stop.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the selector lever to N.
The selector lever will be locked once more if it is moved again to P.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
181
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
182WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 176
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 181 first.
Adjust the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before replacing the
windscreen wiper blades.
Adjusting service position for changing wiper blades
›
Close the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Push the windscreen wiper lever to position
4
within 10 seconds » page 68,
Windscreen wipers and washers .
›
Hold the lever in this position for about 2 seconds.
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 176 .
181Emergency equipment, and self-help

›Fold the wiper blade out to the stop in the same direction.›Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
as far as the
stop.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever into position
4
» page 68 , Wind-
screen wipers and washers .
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 177
Rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 181 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 177 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.
›
Hold the upper part of the wiper arm and press the securing mechanism
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Fitting the wiper blade
›
Push the wiper blade in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
until it locks
into place.
›
Check that the wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
183
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
183
Fuses in the engine compartment
185
Fuse cover / fuse assignment in the engine compartment
185
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 183 , Fuses in the dash panel or » page 185 , Fuses in the engine com-
partment .
Fuse colourMaximum amperagelight brown5dark brown7.5red10blue15yellow/blue20white25green/pink30green40red50WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 150. 182Do-it-yourself

CAUTION■“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage – risk
of fire. This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical system.■
A blown fuse is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
■
If a new fuse burns through again, consult a specialist immediately.
Note
■
We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box
of replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.■
One fuse may cover several consumers.
■
A single consumer may use several fuses.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 178
Remove the cover
Read and observe and on page 182 first.
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the cover of the fuse box » Fig. 178 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Place the clamp on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
›
Insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original place.
›
Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
›
Push the lower edge of the cover in the region
A
.
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 179
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 182 first.
No.Power consumer1Left parking light, parking light, high-mounted brake light2Central locking system3Relay for ignition4Right-hand light, rear fog light, license plate light5Power windows - driver6Central control unit, interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), selector
lever of the automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), ESC (only with-
out KESSY), control unit for trailer detection (only without KESSY),
power steering (only without KESSY), airbag (only without KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Radio display1312-volt socket in luggage compartment14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic gearbox), diagnostic connector, headlight
flasher, SmartGate controller, rain sensor, light sensor 183Fuses and light bulbs

No.Power consumer15Control unit for air conditioning system, selector lever of the auto-
matic gearbox16Instrument cluster17Alarm system, horn18Not assigned19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front- and rear windscreen wiper system23Not assigned24Blower fan for air conditioning system, heating, control unit for air
conditioning, heating25Not assigned26Heated front seats27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29Airbag (only with KESSY)
30
Power windows, light switches, reverse light switches, control unit
for air conditioning system, control unit for park assist, exterior mir-
ror, power feed for center button strip, power feed for side button
strip, interior mirror31Fuel pump, control unit for radiator fan, cruise control, coil of the re-
lay for the front and rear windscreen wipers32Diagnostic connector, headlight range adjustment33Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Heated front seats37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned41Rear window heaterNo.Power consumer42Power windows - front passenger43Towing hitch - contact in the socket44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Towing hitch - contact in the socket48Towing hitch - right light49Control unit for fuel pump50Radio51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY control unit53KESSY steering lock54Not assigned55Heated front seats56Not assigned57Not assigned58Not assigned59Not assigned184Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 180
Remove the cover
Read and observe
and on page 182 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the lock button on the cover in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 180 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the locking button on the cover and lock.
The cover must engage securely.
Fuse cover / fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Fig. 181
Fitting and removing fuses / fuses
Read and observe and on page 182 first.
Fitting and removing fuse cover
›
Release the cover of the fuses in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 181 with the
screwdriver in the tool kit » page 168.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cap in the opposite direction to
the arrow
2
.
The cap must engage firmly.
No.Power consumer1Radiator fan2Control unit for glow plug system3Control unit for ABS/ESC4Electrical auxiliary heating system5Electrical auxiliary heating system6Automatic gearbox7Engine control unit8Windscreen wipers9Central control unit10Control unit for ABS/ESC11Not assigned12Engine components13Brake pedal switch14Engine components, coil of the fuel pump relay15Engine control unit16Starter17Engine control unit18Engine components, coils of the relay for auxiliary electric heater, radi-
ator fan19Lambda probe20Engine components, control unit for glow plug system, heating the
crankcase ventilation185Fuses and light bulbs

Replacing bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
186
Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel arch
187
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzle
187
Replacing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)
188
Change bulb for turn signal switch (halogen headlight)
188
Replacing the parking light bulb (halogen headlights)
188
Changing bulb for daytime running lights switch (halogen headlight)
189
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
189
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)
190
Replacing the turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
190
Replacing the bulb for the fog light
191
Changing the licence plate light bulb
191
Rear Light
192
Replacing bulbs in rear light
192
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain,
we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a specialist garage or other expert
help is sought.
› Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.
› Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
› A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.
WARNING■ Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 150.■
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-
ty by other road users.
■
Bulbs H8, H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there
is a risk of injury! We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety
glasses when changing a bulb.
■
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.
CAUTIONDo not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,
napkin, or similar.
Note
■ This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other
light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.■
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.
■
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.
■
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.
Bulb arrangement in the headlights
Fig. 182
Principle sketch: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-
lights
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
The vehicle is equipped with headlights with halogen bulbs.
Bulb arrangement » Fig. 182
Dayl. dri. light
Low beam, high beam and parking light
Flashing
Low beam
High beam and turning signal switch
ABCDE186Do-it-yourself

Removing and installing the cover in the front wheel archFig. 183
Remove the plastic cover
Read and observe and on page 186 first.
The cover in the front wheel must be removed in order to change certain light
bulbs.
Details about removing the cover - if needed - are given in the description of
each lamp change.
Removing
›
Adjust front wheels in the direction of center of the vehicle.
›
Insert the clamp for removing the full wheel covers » page 168, Vehicle tool
kit into the recess in the cover.
›
Remove the cover by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow » Fig. 183.
Fitting
›
Insert and push the cover into the corresponding opening.
The cover must engage securely.
Fitting and removing the wash water container nozzleFig. 184
Remove the holder of the wash water container nozzle
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
The holder of the wash water container nozzle must be removed in order to
replace some light bulbs. The holder is located in the engine compartment,
front right.
Details about removing the holder - if needed - are given in each lamp replace-
ment description .
Removing
›
Unclip the container nozzle
A
from the holder in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 184 .
›
Insert a finger into the recess
B
in the direction of arrow
2
and lift the catch
C
in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the holder of the container nozzle in the direction of arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Slide the holder of the container nozzle in the opposite direction to the ar-
row
4
» Fig. 184 . 
187Fuses and light bulbs