Driving; Starting-Off And Driving; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Starting and stopping the engine

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Electrohydraulic power steering
Electronic immobiliser
Ignition lock
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
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vehicle is stationary!
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
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between the steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm. Not keeping to
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you – risk of death.
The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked while you are
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driving so that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change
during the journey – there is the risk of an accident.
If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
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provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
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edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure your arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
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WARNING (Continued)
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
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page 95 (ignition 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 – there is the risk of an accident.
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
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to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could lock – there is the risk of an accident.
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
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ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine – there is the risk of an accident or injury.
Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The en-
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gine's exhaust gases also contain the odourless and colourless carbon mon-
oxide, a poisonous gas – risk of death. Carbon monoxide can cause uncon-
sciousness and death.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
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Never switch off the engine before the vehicle has come to a halt – there is
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the risk of an accident.
The radiator fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 mi-
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nutes after the ignition has been switched off.
CAUTION
You will place great stresses on the power steering system if the steering is
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turned to full lock when the vehicle is stationary. Turning the steering to full lock
in such a situation will be accompanied by noises. Never leave the steering wheel
at full lock for more than 15 seconds when the engine is running - there is a risk of
damaging the power steering.
The starter may only be operated if the engine is not running. The starter or en-
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gine can be damaged if the starter is activated when the engine is running.
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
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could be damaged.
If the engine also does not start after the second attempt, the fuse for the elec-
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tric fuel pump (in petrol engines) or the control unit for the glow plug system or
glow plug system relay and fuel pump (in diesel engines) could be faulty. Check
the fuse and replace, if necessary » page 186
garage.
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and high engine loads until the engine
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has yet reached its operating temperature – there is a risk of damaging the en-
gine.
» Fig. 87 on
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or seek assistance from a specialist
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