SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Manual Online

Storage compartment on the dash panelFig. 67
Storage compartment
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Some vehicles are equipped with a storage compartment in the central section
of the dash panel » Fig. 67.
Cup holders
Fig. 68
Cup holder
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder » Fig. 68.
WARNING■
Do not use cups or beakers made of brittle material (e.g. glass, porcelain).
This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. They may spill as
the vehicle moves – there is a risk of scalding.
■
No objects should be placed in the holders that might endanger the vehi-
cle's occupants if the vehicle brakes suddenly or if the vehicle is in collision.
CAUTIONDo not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 69
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Operation
›
Press in the button in the cigarette lighter » Fig. 69.
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off »
.
WARNING■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. They could operate
the lighter and get burned, start a fire or damage the interior.■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can cause
burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12-volt socket for electrical
appliances » page 79, 12-volt power outlet .78Operation

AshtrayFig. 70
Removing ashtray
Read and observe on page 76 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 70.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGNever put flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire.
CAUTION
Do not hold the ashtray by the cover when removing it – risk of breaking.
12-volt power outlet
Fig. 71
12-volt power outlet: in the central part of the panel / in the lug-
gage compartment
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Installation locations for the 12-volt power sockets » Fig. 71
In the central part of the dash panel
In the luggage compartment
Use
›
Remove the cover on the power socket » Fig. 71 - 
or open the cover on the
power socket as appropriate » Fig. 71 - 
.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
The socket also works if the ignition is switched off »
.
WARNING■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. Therefore, when leaving the
vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's
electrical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the power sockets.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility
in accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Switch off the devices connected to the power sockets before you switch
the ignition on or off and before starting the engine, to avoid damage from
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Waste containerFig. 72
Waste container: insert and move/open/replace bag
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the storage compartment in the
doors » page 77 .
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 72 .
›
Push the waste container as required in the direction of arrow
2.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 72.
Open / close waste container
›
Open the waste container in the direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 72 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags›Remove the waste container from the slot.›
Push the two catches of the inner frame out of the container body in the di-
rection of the arrow
4
» Fig. 72 .
›
Pull the bag together with the inner frame down in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the bag from the inside frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
6
.
›
Insert the bag with the frame in the direction of arrow
7
into the container
body.
The two catches of the inner frame must click into place.
WARNINGNever use the waste container as an ashtray - risk of fire!
Note
We recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 73
Multimedia holder
Read and observe on page 76 first.
You can use this multimedia holder » Fig. 73 to store e.g. a mobile phone, MP3
player or similar devices.
WARNINGNever use the multimedia holder as an ashtray - risk of fire!80Operation

Storage compartment in the front arm restFig. 74
Storage compartment / open storage compartment
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Opening
›
Grasp the armrests in the area
A
» Fig. 74 .
›
Lift the lid of the Storagebox in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Fold the lid of the Storage box back in the opposite direction to the arrow
» Fig. 74 , until it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Glasses compartment
Fig. 75
Opening the glasses Storagebox
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Opening
›
Press on the lid of the glasses storage compartment in area
A
» Fig. 75 .
The compartment folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid of the glasses storage compartment against the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 75 until it audibly clicks into place.
The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 250 g.
WARNING■ The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting
glasses, and otherwise must be kept closed – risk of injury.■
The open compartment restricts the driver's view - risk of accidents!
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses Storagebox - they may
be damaged.■
The compartment must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle –
risk of impairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
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storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 76
Open storage compartment / interior of the storage compartment
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
Storage compartment » Fig. 76
Opening lever
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1 l
Card holder
Opening
›
Pull the handle
A
to position
1
» Fig. 76 in the direction of the arrow.
›
The cover folds in the arrow direction
2
.
Closing
›
Screw in the filler cap in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 76 until
it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
In some vehicles, the storage compartment is equipped with a lamp that lights
up when you open the storage compartment and goes off when you close it.ABCStorage compartment under the front seatFig. 77
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 76 first.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 77 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grip the compartment by the handle and close in the opposite direction to
that of the arrow
2
» Fig. 77 .
›
Keep hold of the handle until the compartment is closed.
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg.
in weight.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the handles of the headliner above each of
the rear doors.
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg. 
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WARNING■Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing; this may re-
duce the effectiveness of the head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
Storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 78
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 76 first.
The Storage pockets » Fig. 78 are intended for the Storage e.g. of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.Net pockets on the front seat restFig. 79
Net pocket
Read and observe on page 76 first.
The net pockets are used for storage of small and light objects, such as mobile
phones and the like.
The net pockets are located on the inner sides of the front seat backrests
» Fig. 79 .
The maximum permissible load of the net pockets is 150 g.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the net pockets. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured adequately – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Never put large objects, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp edges into the map
pockets - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.83Transporting and practical equipment

Storage compartment in the rear centre consoleFig. 80
Storage compartment: Version 1 / version 2
Read and observe
on page 76 first.
The open storage compartment is in the front of the centre console » Fig. 80.
Luggage compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
85
Fixing nets
85
Hooks
86
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
86
Luggage compartment cover
87
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
87
Roll-up cover
88
Storage compartments under the floor
88
Flexible storage compartment
89
Class N1 vehicles
89
Please observe the following for the purpose of maintaining good handling
characteristics 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 by using the fixing nets
» page 85 .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle 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 “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Always store transported objects in the boot and attach them to the lash-
ing 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 – risk to
life!
■
Please note that the handling properties of the vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as the centre of gravity can be shifted –
risk of accident. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted according-
ly.
■
If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries can occur in the event of
braking manoeuvres or accidents. To prevent items of luggage from moving
around, always use suitable lashing straps that are 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 – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats » page 11. 
84Operation

WARNING (Continued)■Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.■
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 162.
Fastening elements
Fig. 81
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 81
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets
Fastening element only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
The upper front lashing eye
C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes
A
is 3.5 kN
(350 kg).
CAUTION
The lashing eyelets A cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the
variable loading floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.ABCFixing netsFig. 82
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 83
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
Securing of the nets » Fig. 82 and » Fig. 83
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket (only applies to some vehicles)
The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured adequately – risk of injury. ABC1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
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CAUTION■Do not place sharp objects in the nets – risk of damaging the net.■The lashing eyelets A » Fig. 81 on page 85 cannot be used for attaching
nets, when the variable cargo floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.
Hooks
Fig. 84
Hooks
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
The hook is intended to be used to affix small items of luggage such as bags.
The hooks are located on both sides of the luggage compartment » Fig. 84.
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7.5 kg.
CAUTION
■ Place the item of luggage suspended from a hook, if possible, in the storage
compartment B » Fig. 85 on page 86 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging
the storage compartment cover.■
If an item of luggage weighing more than 2.5 kg is suspended on the hook,
then we recommend removing the storage compartment cover
B
» Fig. 85 on
page 86 , otherwise there is a risk of damaging the storage compartment
cover.
Storage compartments in the luggage compartmentFig. 85
Storage compartments
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 85
Fixed
With removable cover
Increasing the size of the boot
›
Remove the cover of the storage compartment
B
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 85 .
The removable storage compartment
A
» Fig. 85 is suitable for stowing small
objects weighing up to 1.5 kg in total.
The storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 2.5
kg. in weight in total.
CAUTION
When handling the cover of the storage compartment B, ensure that this or
the luggage compartment trim is not damaged.AB1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
86Operation

Luggage compartment coverFig. 86
Removing the boot cover
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
The boot cover can be removed if you want to transport bulky goods.
Removing
›
Unhook the retaining straps
A
from the flap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 86 .
›
Hold the cover in the upper position and press the bottom of the cover in the
area of the pin
C
.
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The removed cover can be stowed in two positions » Fig. 87 on page 87 .
Fitting
›
Position the mounts on the cover
B
onto the side trim panel via pins
C
» Fig. 86 .
›
Press on the upper side of the cover so that the mounts fully interlock into
the pins.
›
Insert the retaining bands
A
opposite to the direction of arrow
1
on the
boot lid.
The maximum permissible load of the luggage compartment cover is 1 kg.
WARNINGNo objects are to be placed on the boot lid. There is the danger of injuries
during sudden braking or vehicle impact.CAUTION■ When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment
cover or the side trim panel can occur if handled incorrectly. The following
guidelines must be observed. ■ The holders B
on the cover must be resting completely on the pins
C
on
the side panel » Fig. 86.
■ The items which are transported must not exceed the height of the lug-
gage compartment cover. ■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the upper position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the upper posi-
tion and the rear backrest.
Note
If the support straps A » Fig. 86 are attached to the boot lid, then the boot
cover will raise when the boot is opened.
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 87
Luggage compartment cover: stowed behind the rear seats / in
the lower position
Read and observe
and on page 84 first.
The luggage compartment cover can be placed in the following positions:
» Fig. 87
Behind the rear seat backrests
In the lower position,
Store cover in the lower position
›
Press the top of the cover in the arrow direction » Fig. 87 -
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