Starting The Engine - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

90 Starting-off and Driving
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
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- start engine
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Applies to all models:
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Position
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To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle 
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Position
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Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot
easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
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Position
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The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main
beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position
The ignition key must be turned back into position
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
WARNING
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When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
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Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to
a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
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Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
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when one releases the key.
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each time before starting the
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(ignition
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Starting the engine

General
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
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Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the position P or
N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before starting
the engine.
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The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.
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Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting
the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid  page 190.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres  page 193.
WARNING
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Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a
poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
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Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Caution
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The starter may only be operated (ignition key position
running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching off the engine, the starter
or the engine can be damaged.
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), if the engine is not
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