Car maintenance Skoda Fabia 2

Alternator belt routing diagram
1.2 l/44 kW (VVM), 1.2 l/51 kW (BZG) without air conditioning 1 - liquid cooling system pump 2 - three-phase alternating current generator 3 - crankshaft 4 - tension roller 1.2 l/44 kW (VVM), 1.2 l/51 kW (BZG) with air...

Resetting the Service Interval Indicator (SIA)
These works are carried out using the diagnostic, measuring and information device "VAS 5051 B" with the appropriate diagnostic cable. Resetting the service interval indicator (SIA) without -HAS 5051 B- Important: This...

Oil change
Approx. 15,000 km (7,500 km - when used with diesel fuel with a high sulfur content) or 1 year: Vehicles with variable service intervals and extremely severe (extreme) working conditions. Every 15,000 km (7,500 km -...

Description of work operations
Motor oil Drain. Replace the oil filter. Pour in new oil. Checking the thickness of disc brake linings. Resetting the service interval indicator. Fuel Filter: Replacement - Applies to PD engines (when used with diesel...

Towing a car and starting the engine by towing a car
Important: Attach the towing rope or towing bar only to the appropriate towing eyes. The towing rope must be elastic so that the car does not suffer from hard jolts. Only ropes made of artificial fibres and material...

Replacing spark plugs
Important: Use a special spark plug wrench for spark plugs. Replacement interval: every 60,000 km or 4 years. Tightening torque: 30 Nm. Ignition system wires should be removed using the "T10029" and "T10112" tools (does...

Replacing the oil filter
Cars with gasoline engines Cars with replaceable oil filters Loosen the oil filter and remove it. Clean the sealing surface on the engine. Lightly lubricate the rubber seal with oil. After screwing on the new filter,...

Checking the condition of the alternator belt
Follow the following procedure Raise the car. Remove the right lower engine cover. Turn the engine using a socket wrench on pulley "2". Check the alternator belt for: cracks in the lower part (tears, destruction...

Checking the air pressure in the tires (including the spare tire) and, if necessary, inflating them
Important: The pressure values are shown on the sticker located on the inside of the fuel filler cap. The tire pressure values shown on the sticker are for a cold tire; do not adjust the inflation pressure in hot tires....

Tire Pressure Monitoring: Setting the Initial Condition
Important: Setting the initial pressure state must be carried out after any adjustment of the tire pressure, while maintaining the correct tire inflation value. If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is on...

Control of windshield wipers and washers
Windshield washer fluid in the reservoir The windshield washer reservoir must be filled to the brim. Important: If the vehicle is equipped with headlight washers and the headlights have plastic protective lenses (made...

Control of door locks, door latches and devices that ensure passive child safety
Only for vehicles without central locking system Door locks and door latches Unlock the driver's door or the front passenger's door and lock them. Check whether the door latches move up and down. Press the locks on the...

Headlight control and adjustment
Conditions for the implementation of control and regulation Correct air pressure in tires. Headlight lenses must not be damaged or dirty. Reflectors (headlight reflectors) and the incandescent bulbs are normal. The...

Headlight control and adjustment
Main headlight Check whether, when the low beam headlight is on, the light-shadow difference of the horizontal light contour coincides with the horizontal dividing line on the test surface. Ensure that the inflection...

Adjusting the main headlights
Important: To adjust the position of the headlights, you must use an adjustment device. Main headlight, left (mirror image of the right device) 1 - height adjustment and side position adjustment 2 - height adjustment...

Check the frost resistance of the coolant and top it up if necessary
Checking the frost resistance of the coolant To control the frost resistance of the coolant, you should use, for example:. refractometer "T10007". Using a pipette, draw a small amount of coolant and drip it onto the...

Topping up antifreeze
Important: Vehicles are filled with purple G12 PLUS coolant, which complies with TL VW 774 F. G12 PLUS coolant can be mixed with G12 and G11 coolants. G12 PLUS is recommended for all vehicle coolant changes. If the...

Checking the thickness of the brake pads on the front and rear wheels
Brake linings of the front disc brake mechanism Important: To better assess the thickness of the brake pads, the wheels should be removed. Do not mix up the wheels (mark them). After unscrewing the bolts, remove the...

Brake linings of the rear disc brake mechanism
Important: To better assess the thickness of the brake pads, the wheels should be removed. Do not mix up the wheels (mark them). After unscrewing the wheel mounting bolts, remove the wheel. The wear limit of brake shoe...

Checking the gearbox/final drive oil level and topping up if necessary (manual gearbox)
Five-speed gearbox 02R Remove the lower engine and gearbox cover. Unscrew the threaded plug of the transmission oil level control hole "arrow". If the gearbox is filled with the correct amount of oil, the oil level will...

Checking the engine oil level
When carrying out control, the following instructions should be observed. Before starting the inspection, warm up the engine to operating temperature. After stopping the engine, wait at least 3 minutes to allow the oil...

Lifting a car
Lifting a car on a lifting platform and using a car lift The shop jack may only be installed at the support points indicated by the arrows in the figure. To prevent damage to the vehicle at the contact points, use the...

Checking the operation of headlight washers
Windshield washer fluid in the reservoir The windshield washer reservoir must be filled to the brim. Control of jet regulation Turn on the headlights and activate the headlight washers. The "arrow" spray nozzles...

Adjusting fog lights
Angle of inclination The tilt angle value is -2.5%. The main headlights must be adjusted to this angle. Fog light, right (the device on the left is mirrored). Remove the plastic grille next to the fog light. Fog lights...

Service inspection
At every technical inspection Check that the expiration date of the first aid kit has not expired. Every 2 years Changing brake fluid. Every 4 years Cleaning the filter element and replacing the air filter (or 60,000...

Draining the engine oil, replacing the oil filter, and refilling with engine oil
Important: If possible, change the engine oil when the engine has reached operating temperature. Remove the oil filler plug. Drain the engine oil using a used oil catcher or remove the lower cover. After unscrewing the...

Changing brake fluid
Use only new genuine brake fluid meeting FMVSS 571.116 DOT 4. Caution: Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with liquids containing petroleum oils (oil, gasoline). Oils damage the seals and cups of the brake...

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Fabia 2 (2007-2014)