Skoda Fabia (2019 year). Manual - part 14

label (sticker) can be replaced by setting the maximum value of the speed cat-

egory specified for the mounted tyres in Infotainment (only applies to certain

countries). This specification defines the maximum vehicle speed with moun-

ted all-season or “winter”tyres that may not be exceeded.

Snow chains

The snow chains improve handling in wintry road conditions.
Before fitting the snow chains, remove the full wheel trims.
Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to

the following wheel / tyre combinations.

Rim size

Press depth D

Tyre size

5J x 14

35 mm

175/70 R14

Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 9 mm.

Rim size

Press depth D

Tyre size

6J x 15

38 mm

185/60 R15

Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.

WARNING

Do not use chains on snow and ice-free routes - the handling would be im-

paired and there is a risk of damage to the tyres.

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General Maintenance

Do-it-yourself

Emergency equipment, and self-help

Emergency equipment

Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle

Fig. 255 

Placement of the first aid kit

and warning triangle - version 1

Fig. 256  Placing the first aid kit and the warning triangle - variant 2 /

release the warning triangle

The following information is for the first aid kit and warning triangle from the

ŠKODA Original accessories valid.

Placing the first-aid kit

The first-aid kit can be attached to the right-hand side of the boot using a

strap 

» Fig. 255

 or 

» Fig. 256

.

Placing of the warning triangle - variant 1

The warning triangle can be stored in the recess under the loading edge

» Fig. 255

.

Position of the warning triangle - variant 2

The first-aid kit can be attached to the right-hand side of the boot using a

strap 

» Fig. 256

.

›

To release, press the clasp on the strap in the direction of arrow 

1

 and fold

open the strap 

A

 in the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 256

.

›

To secure, fold up the belt 

A

 against the arrow direction 

2

 until it locks in-

to place.

WARNING

Properly secure the first aid kit and the warning triangle, or there is a risk of

injury in the event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.

Location of reflective vest

Fig. 257 

Stowage compartment for the

reflective vest in the front door

The reflective vest can be stowed in the storage compartment 

A

 inside the

storage compartment of the front door 

» Fig. 257

.

Fire extinguisher

Fig. 258 

Release the fire extinguisher

The fire extinguisher is attached by two straps in a bracket under the front

passenger's seat.

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Emergency equipment, and self-help

›

To remove the fire extinguisher, release the safety catches on the two straps

in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 258

 and remove the fire extinguisher.

›

To secure, place the fire extinguisher back in the mount and secure with the

belts.

The Owner´s Manual is fitted next to the fire extinguisher.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the fire extinguisher. After this date, the

correct function of the device is not guaranteed.

WARNING

Always properly secure the fire extinguisher, there is a risk of injury in the

event of sudden braking or a vehicle collision.

Vehicle tool kit

Fig. 259  Vehicle tool kit

The box containing the vehicle tool kit is located in the stowage compartment

for the spare wheel, and can be secured with a tape depending on the equip-

ment fitted.
Depending on the equipment, not all of the following components in the on-

board tool kit have to be contained in it.

Screwdriver
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eye
Clamps for removing the wheel trims

1

2
3
4

Jack with sign
Wheel brace
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit

WARNING

■

The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-

cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it –

there is a risk of injury.

■

Always stow the tool in the box securely and make sure that it is secured

to the spare wheel using the tape - there is a risk of injury in the event of

sudden braking or a vehicle collision.

CAUTION

Screw the jack back to its starting position prior to putting it back in its box –

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the box.

Note

The declaration of conformity is included with the jack or the log folder.

Changing a wheel

Preliminary work

For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before

changing a wheel on the road.

›

Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place

with a flat and firm surface.

›

Switch off the engine.

›

For vehicles with manual transmission select 1, gear.

›

For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P

position.

›

Firmly apply the handbrake.

›

Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the

prescribed distance.

›

Have all the occupants get out. The passengers should not stand on the

road while the wheel is being changed (they should remain behind a crash

barrier, for instance).

›

Uncouple any trailers.

5
6
7
8

222

Do-it-yourself

Changing a wheel

›

Remove the spare wheel 

» page 223

.

›

Remove the full wheel trim

» page 224

or caps

» page 224

.

›

Loosen the wheel bolts 

» page 225

 

» 

.

›

Jack up the vehicle

» page 225

 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of

the ground.

›

Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper,

etc.).

›

Remove the wheel carefully.

›

Attach the spare wheel and slightly screw on the wheel bolts.

›

Lower the vehicle.

›

Tighten the wheel bolts opposite each other using the wheel wrench (“pull-

ing crossways”) 

» page 225

.

›

Replace the wheel trim

» page 224

and caps

» page 224

.

When fitting a wheel with directional tyres, ensure that the direction of rota-

tion is correct 

» page 217

.

All bolts must be clean and must turn easily. If screws are corroded and diffi-

cult to move, these must be replaced.

WARNING

■

Undo the wheel bolts just a little (about one turn), provided the vehicle

has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come loose and fall

off – risk of injury.

■

Under no circumstances must the bolts be greased or oiled - cause an ac-

cident.

Subsequent steps

After changing the wheel, the following work should be carried out.

›

Stow the replaced wheel in the well under the floor covering of the luggage

compartment and secure with a locking screw.

›

Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.

›

Check tyre pressure on the mounted wheel and adjust if necessary and, with

vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring, save the tyre pressure values in the

system 

» page 193

.

›

Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible.

The prescribed tightening torque is 120 Nm.

Replace the damaged tyre. Repairing the tyre is not recommended.

WARNING

Tightening torque which is too high can damage the threads and this can

result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim. Where

tightening torque is too low, the wheels may become loose while driving -

risk of accident. Therefore, drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed

until the tightening torque has been checked.

Removing/stowing the spare wheel

Fig. 260 

Taking the wheel out

The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the luggage

compartment and is fixed in place with a fastening screw 

» Fig. 260

.

Taking the wheel out

›

Lift up the floor in the luggage compartment.

›

Loosen the retaining belt and take out the box with the tool kit.

›

Unscrew the fastening screw in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 260

 and the re-

move the wheel.

Stowing the wheel

›

Place the wheel into the wheel well with the wheel rim pointing downward.

›

Pull the fixing band through the opposite holes in the wheel rim.

›

Screw the fastening screw opposite to the direction of arrow until it stops

» Fig. 260

.

›

Place the box with the tool kit back inside the wheel and secure it with the

tape.

›

Fold back the floor in the luggage compartment.

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Emergency equipment, and self-help

Full wheel trim

Remove trim

›

Hang the clamps for removing the full wheel trims at the edge of one of the

ventilation openings in the full wheel trim.

›

Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off

the wheel trim.

Install trim

›

Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.

›

Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference latches

correctly into position.

The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on

the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original

Accessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt it should be fitted at this point

» 

.

WARNING

We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accesso-

ries. A sufficient air supply may not be able to be guaranteed with other

wheel trims to cool the braking system – Otherwise there is a risk of an ac-

cident.

CAUTION

■

If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft

wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.

■

Use only manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – otherwise there

is a risk of damaging the trim.

Note

We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Wheel bolts

Fig. 261 

Remove the cap

›

To remove the cap insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the

cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 261

.

›

To install, insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Fig. 262 

Anti-theft wheel bolt and at-

tachment

The anti-theft wheel bolts protect wheels from being stolen. This can only be

loosened/tightened with attachment 

B

 

» Fig. 262

.

›

Insert the upper section 

B

 on the anti-theft wheel bolt 

A

 until it stops.

›

Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment 

B

 and loosen / tighten the

wheel bolt.

›

Remove the attachment.

The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the

vehicle in case of a possible wheel change!
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the

anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of

the wheel trim.

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224

Do-it-yourself

Note

We recommend that you retain the label with the code number. A replacement

upper section can be acquired from ŠKODA Original Parts based on this.

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts

Fig. 263 

Loosening the wheel bolts

›

Insert the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated

attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts 

» Fig. 262

 on page 224.

›

To loosen the screws, grasp the key end and turn the screw about one turn

rotation in the direction of the arrow 

» Fig. 263

.

›

To tighten the screws grasp the key end and turn the screw against the di-

rection of the arrow 

» Fig. 263

, until it is tight.

WARNING

If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of

the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and

make sure you keep your footing - danger of injury.

Raising the vehicle

Fig. 264 

Jacking points for the jack

Fig. 265  Attach lifting jack

Before the vehicle is raised, please take note of the safety instructions 

» 

.

To lift the vehicle, us the jack from the tool kit. Position the jack at the jacking

point closest to the wheel to be replaced.
The jacking points are located on the lower sill 

» Fig. 264

.

›

Position the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground

and ensure that the jack will fit in the jacking point when raised 

» Fig. 265

 -



.

›

Use the crank to raise the jack until its pawl covers the jacking point

» Fig. 265

- .

›

Raise the vehicle until the wheel is a little off the floor.

WARNING

The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is risk of in-

jury.

■

Ensure the vehicle cannot unexpectedly roll away.

■

Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack cannot slip.

■

Place a wide and stable base material under the jack if on a loose surfa-

ces (e.g. gravel).

■

Place an anti-slip base material (e.g. a rubber mat) under the jack if on a

smooth surface (e.g. cobblestones).

■

Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.

■

Never position any body parts (e.g. arms or legs) under the vehicle while

the vehicle is raised.

■

When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.

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CAUTION

It is important to ensure that the jack is correctly attached to the bar of the

lower beam – otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.

Breakdown kit



Introduction

The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to

about 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-

nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-

rage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-

ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.

▶

The rim is damaged.

▶

The outdoor temperature is below the minimum temperature indicated in

the instruction manual for the tyre filling bottle with sealant.

▶

Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.

▶

Damage to the tyre wall.

▶

The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.

WARNING

■

If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-

ately.

■

Observe the instructions provided in the puncture repair kit manufactur-

er's instructions for use.

Description of the breakdown kit

Fig. 266  Description of the breakdown kit



Read and observe   on page 226 first.

The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-

ment.

Sticker with “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph” speed designation
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on

the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Tyre inflation hose
Button for tyre pressure reduction
Tyre pressure indicator
12 volt cable connector
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealant
Replacement valve core

Note

The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log

folder.

1

2
3
4

5
6
7
8
9

10

11

226

Do-it-yourself

Preparing to use the breakdown kit



Read and observe   on page 226 first.

For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before

undertaking a wheel repair on a road.

›

Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place

with a flat and firm surface.

›

Switch off the engine.

›

For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear.

›

For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P

position.

›

Firmly apply the handbrake.

›

Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the

prescribed distance.

›

Have all the occupants get out. While the repair is being carried out, the

passengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind

a crash barrier, for instance).

›

Uncouple any trailers.

Sealing and inflating tyres



Read and observe   on page 226 first.

Sealing

›

Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.

›

Attach the valve remover 

2

 

» Fig. 266

 on page 226 onto the valve insert, so

that the valve insert fits into the slot of the valve remover.

›

Unscrew the valve insert and place it on a clean base (rag, paper etc.).

›

Forcefully shake bottle 

10

 several times.

›

Firmly screw the inflation hose 

3

 onto the tyre inflater bottle 

10

. The film

on the bottle cap is pierced.

›

Remove the plug from the inflation hose 

3

 and insert the bottle onto the

tyre valve.

›

Hold the bottle 

10

 with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing

agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.

›

Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.

›

Screw in the valve insert with the valve remover 

2

.

Inflating

›

Screw the air compressor tyre inflation hose 

5

 

» Fig. 266

 on page 226 firm-

ly onto the tyre valve.

›

For vehicles with manual transmission, set the lever in the neutral position.

›

On vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P

position.

›

Start the engine.

›

Plug the connector 

8

 into 12 volt socket 

» page 79

.

›

Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch 

9

.

›

Once tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar has been reached, turn off the air

compressor. Observe the maximum running time of the air compressor ac-

cording to the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer 

» 

.

›

If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation

hose 

5

 from the tyre valve.

›

Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing

agent to “distribute” in the tyre.

›

Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose 

5

 back onto the tyre valve and repeat

the inflation process.

›

Stick the corresponding sticker 

1

 onto the dashboard in the driver's field of

view.

At a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar, the journey can be continued at a

maximum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.

WARNING

■

If the tire does not inflate to at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The

sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. 



 Do not drive the vehicle!

Seek help from a specialist garage.

■

The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot while the tyre is

being inflated – there is a risk of injury.

CAUTION

Switch off the air compressor at the latest after the running time according to

the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer has elapsed – otherwise there is

the risk of compressor damage! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-

nutes before switching it on again.

227

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Information on driving with repaired tyres



Read and observe   on page 226 first.

The filling pressure of the repaired tyre is a 10-minute test drive.

If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less

›

You cannot properly seal the tyre using the breakdown kit. 



 Do not contin-

ue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.

If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or more

›

Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value 

» page 217

.

›

Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

WARNING

A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard

tyre. The following guidelines must therefore be observed.

■

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

■

Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.

Jump-starting



Introduction

WARNING

■

The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on

the engine compartment 

» page 209

.

■

When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-

served 

» page 214

.

■

A discharged vehicle battery can freeze at temperatures just below 0 °C.

If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the battery of

another vehicle – risk of explosion and injury!

■

Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low

– risk of explosion and caustic burns!

Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicle

Fig. 267  Jump-starting:  - discharged battery,  - power-supplying

battery/ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system



Read and observe   on page 228 first.

If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the

battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-

start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and insu-

lated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the

power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of

the discharged battery.

The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.

›

Attach clamp 

1

 to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.

›

Attach clamp 

2

 to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.

›

Attach clamp 

3

 to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.

›

For vehicles with the START-STOP system, attach clamp 

4

 to the ground

point of the engine 

A

 

» Fig. 267

.

›

For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp 

4

 to a solid

metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.

Starting engine

›

Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.

›

Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

›

If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure

and repeat after half a minute.

›

Detach the jumper cables in the exact reverse order that they were attach-

ed.



228

Do-it-yourself

WARNING

■

Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged

battery - risk of explosion.

■

The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each

other – risk of short circuit.

■

The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery

must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehi-

cle – risk of short circuit.

■

Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts in

the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-

age.

Towing the vehicle

Information about the towing process

Fig. 268  Braided tow ropes/spiral tow rope

To tow with a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope 

» Fig. 268

 - 

» 

.

Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing eyes at the front

» page 230

, towing eyes at the rear 

» page 230

 or to the towing device of the

trailer device 

» page 195

.

Conditions for towing.

Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear wheels

raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle

raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.





The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
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

distance is greater than 50 km.

Driver of the tow vehicle

›

On vehicles with manual transmission, engage gear slowly when starting.

›

On vehicles with automatic transmission, accelerate with particular care.

›

Only then, approach correctly when the rope is taut.

Driver of the towed vehicle

›

If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. The brake

booster and power steering only operate if the engine is running, otherwise

much greater force has to be applied to the brake pedal and more power has

to be expended for steering.

›

If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on the ignition so that the

steering wheel does not lock and so that the turn signal lights, windscreen

wipers and windscreen washer system can be used.

›

Take the vehicle out of gear or move the selector lever into position N if the

vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.

›

Keep the tow rope taut at all times during the towing procedure.

WARNING

■

Spiral tow ropes must not be used for towing 

» Fig. 268

- , 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 – There is a risk of damaging the engine. The

battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid 

» page 228

,

Jump-starting.

■

For off-road towing manoeuvres, there is a risk to both vehicles that the fas-

teners may become overloaded and damaged.

Note

We recommend that you use a tow rope from ŠKODA Original Accessories.





229

Emergency equipment, and self-help

Front towing eye

Fig. 269  Remove cap / install towing eye

Cap removal/fitting

›

To remove, press down on the cap in the direction of arrow 

1

 and remove it

in the direction of arrow 

2

 

» Fig. 269

.

›

To fit it, insert the cap in arrow range 

1

 and then press on the opposite edge

of the cap. The cap must engage firmly.

Removing/installing the towing eye

›

To fit, screw in the towing eye by hand in the direction of the arrow 

3

» Fig. 269

 until it clicks into place 

» 

.

›

Tighten the towing eye using a wheel wrench or similar object. To do this, in-

sert the wheel wrench through the eye.

›

To removeit, unscrew the towing eye in the opposite direction to arrow 

3

.

WARNING

The towing eye must always be firmly in place, otherwise the towing eye

could break whilst being towed.

Towing eye rear

Fig. 270 

Rear towing eye

The rear towing eye is located below the bumper on the right.

Vehicles with a tow hitch

For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the pre-installed detachable

tow-bar may be used

» page 195

, Hitch.

Remote control and removable light - changing the battery



Introduction

CAUTION

■

The replacement battery/batteries must comply with the original specifica-

tion.

■

Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the rechargeable batter-

ies.

Note

We recommend having the faulty battery/batteries replaced by a specialist ga-

rage.

230

Do-it-yourself

Key with fold-out key bit

Fig. 271  Opening the cover/removing the battery



Read and observe   on page 230 first.

›

Pop out the key bit.

›

Press off the battery cover 

A

 

» Fig. 271

 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.

›

Hold any button on the key for about 5 s.

›

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 key after replacing the battery 

» page 56

.

Removable light

Fig. 272 

Locking clip on the battery cov-

er



Read and observe   on page 230 first.

›

Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed

object from the area of the lock clips 

A

 

» Fig. 272

.

›

Replace the batteries.

›

Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it

clicks into place.

CAUTION

If an incorrect battery type is used or a non-rechargeable battery, there is a

risk of damaging the light and the vehicle's electrical system.

Emergency unlocking/locking of doors

Unlocking/locking the front left door

Fig. 273  Door handle: Open lock cover / lock cylinder with key

The door can be emergency unlocked / emergency locked using the key via

the lock cylinder.

›

Pull on the door handle and hold.

›

Insert the key into the recess on the lower side of the cover and fold up the

cover in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 273

.

›

Release the door handle.

›

Insert the key with the fold-out key bit with the buttons facing upwards

» Fig. 273

 into the lock cylinder and unlock/lock the vehicle.

›

Pull on the door handle and hold.

›

Replace the cover.

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CAUTION

Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-

ing/unlocking.

Locking the door without locking cylinders

Fig. 274  Left door/right door:

›

Open the corresponding door.

›

In vehicles with the panel 

A

, remove this panel 

» Fig. 274

.

›

Insert the key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow (spring-loa-

ded position).

›

Replace the cover 

A

.

After closing, the door is locked.

Unlocking the boot lid

Fig. 275 

Unlocking the door

The boot lid can be unlocked manually from inside the vehicle.

›

Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim 

» Fig. 275

 as

far as the latch.

›

Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.

Selector lever emergency unlocking

Fig. 276  Remove / release the selector lever

›

Firmly apply the handbrake.

›

Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the gap in the arrow area 

1

» Fig. 276

 and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction 

2

.

›

Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.

›

Press on the yellow plastic part in the direction of arrow 

3

, simultaneously

press the lock button in the selector lever handle and put the lever in position

N.

If the selector lever is moved again to position P, it is once again blocked.

CAUTION

Make sure when lifting not to damage cover parts by the screwdriver in the

shift lever environment.

Replacing windscreen wiper blades



Introduction

WARNING

Replace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-

sons.

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Do-it-yourself

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades

Fig. 277 

Setting the service position for

the wiper arms

Fig. 278  Changing the front windscreen wiper blade



Read and observe   on page 232 first.

Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the

windscreen wiper arms into the service position.

Setting the service position

›

Switch the ignition on and off again.

›

Push the lever in the direction of arrow 

» Fig. 277

 within 10 seconds and hold

for approximately 2 seconds.

Removing the wiper blade

›

Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of the arrow 

1

» Fig. 278

.

›

Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.

›

Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch 

A

 down in the direction of ar-

row 

2

.

›

Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 

3

.

Attaching the windscreen wiper blade

›

Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 

3

 until

it locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attach-

ed.

›

Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.

›

Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow

» Fig. 277

.

Move the windscreen wiper arms into the home position.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

Fig. 279  Changing the rear window wiper blade



Read and observe   on page 232 first.

Removing the wiper blade

›

Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow 

1

» Fig. 279

.

›

Tilt the wiper blade to the stop in the same direction.

›

Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch 

A

 down in the direction of ar-

row 

2

.

›

Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 

3

.

Attaching the windscreen wiper blade

›

Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow 

3

 until

it locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attach-

ed.

›

Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.

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Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses



Introduction

Fig. 280 

Blown fuse

Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-

ble by the molten metal strip 

» Fig. 280

 /.

WARNING

Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the

engine compartment 

» page 209

.

CAUTION

■

Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.

■

If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance

from a specialist garage.

■

“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-

ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.

Note

■

We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.

■

One fuse may cover several consumers. A single consumer may use several

fuses.

Fuses in the dashboard

Fig. 281 

Remove the cover



Read and observe   and   on page 234 first.

The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.

Replacing fuses

›

Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.

›

Remove the cover of the fuse box 

» Fig. 281

 in the direction of the arrow.

›

Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover.

›

Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.

›

Replace the clamp in the original position.

›

Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.

›

Push the lower edge of the cover in the region 

A

.

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Fuse assignment in the dashboard

Fig. 282 

Fuses:  LHD /


 - RHD



Read and observe   and   on page 234 first.

No.

Power consumer

1

Left parking light, parking light, high-mounted brake light

2

Central locking, front and rear window washer system (only with

ACC)

3

Ignition

4

Right-hand light, rear fog light, license plate light

5

Power windows - driver

6

Interior lighting

7

Horn

8

Tow hitch

9

Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (only

without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), selector

lever of the automatic transmission (only without KESSY), ESC (only

without KESSY), towing equipment (only without KESSY), power

steering (only without KESSY)

10

Power windows - rear left

11

Headlight cleaning system

No.

Power consumer

12

Infotainment screen

13

12 volt socket in luggage compartment

14

Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key

removal lock (automatic transmission), diagnostic connector, head-

light flasher, rain sensor, light sensor, reversing camera

15

Air conditioning, automatic transmission

16

Instrument cluster, emergency call

17

Anti-theft alarm, horn

18

Databus

19

Not assigned

20

Not assigned

21

Not assigned

22

Front and rear windshield washer (only without ACC)

23

Not assigned

24

Blower fan for the air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,

heating

25

Not assigned

26

Heated front seats

27

Rear window wiper

28

Not assigned

29

airbag

30

Light switches, reversing light switch, exterior mirrors, feed for the

central toolbar, feed for the side toolbar, rear view mirror, air-condi-

tioning system, park assist

31

Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, front and rear window wash-

er, engine start

32

Diagnostics connection, headlamp leveling, washing nozzle heating,

LED headlights

33

Clutch pedal switch

34

USB charge function

35

“Blind spot” detection

36

Heated front seats

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