2009 SKODA FABIA maintenance

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Note
Further information about diesel particle filter ⇒page 162, “Diesel particle filter*
(diesel engine)”.Seat belt warning light*

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder to
fasten the seat belt.
If the seat belts are not fastened when the speed increases to more than 25km/h,
the warning light flashes and an acoustic warning signal sounds for approx. 90
seconds.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
In case of a load on the front passenger seat e.g. a bag (this is not recommended for
safety reasons) the warning light
 indicates that the seat belt is not fastened.
Further information on the seat belts ⇒page 132, “Why seat belts?”.
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Changing the key batteryEach remote control key contains a battery which is housed in the cover
of the transmitter housing ⇒fig. 33. We recommend having the
battery of the key replaced by a specialist garage. You should, however,
proceed as follows if you wish to replace the battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key
⇒fig. 33 from the transmitter housing .
– Take off the cover of the transmitter housing ⇒fig. 34 in direction of
arrow.– Take the used battery out of the housing cover.
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is
facing downwards. The correct polarity is also shown on the cover of
the transmitter housing.
– Insert cover with battery in place at the rear of the transmitter housing
and press both parts together.
– Insert the transmitter housing into the front part of the key so that the
two parts lock into each other.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of an old battery in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
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The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
•
If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control
even after replacing the battery this means that the system has to be synchronised
⇒page 45.
Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key
from the lock.
Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code ⇒page 30.
Fig. 33 Disconnect key with
radio remote controlFig. 34 Cover of the trans-
mitter housing
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Central locking system*DescriptionUnlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the
same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It
can be opened by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:•
from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 40;
•
using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒page 41;
•
by using the remote control ⇒page 43.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles without anti-theft alarm system
After the car is locked, the indicator light flashes after 2 seconds.
After the car is locked with the deactivated safe securing system, the indicator light
flashes only after 30 seconds.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system
After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then more
slowly.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system ⇒page 40 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts
to flash slowly after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up
for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the system of the
central locking or the interior monitor* ⇒page 46. Visit a specialist garage to
obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒page 48.Opening a single door*
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors
remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The single
door opening function can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the
central locking system. This work is undertaken by a specialist garage which can
give you more information.
Automatic locking*
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button
 or by pulling the door opening lever.
If you wish, your Škoda Dealer can activate the function of the automatic locking
mode.WARNING
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Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situa-
tion (an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle
from outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however,
make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency -
danger to life!Note
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
•
Only the front doors which are fitted with a locking cylinder can be unlocked
and locked using the key if the central locking system fails. You can operate the rear
doors manually.
−Emergency locking of the door ⇒page 42.
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Locking the vehicle with the key– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door to the right into
the closing position ⇒page 40, fig. 36.•
All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
•
The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
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The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are closed provided the key is
held in the lock position.
•
The safe securing system is activated immediately.
•
The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.Note
The opened front doors cannot be unlocked. It must be locked separately after
closing it.Button for the central locking system*If the vehicle was not locked from outside, it can be unlocked or locked
with the buttons and , also if the ignition is switched off.Locking all doors and the boot lid
–Press button ⇒fig. 37. The symbol
 in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
–Press button ⇒fig. 37. The symbol  goes out in the button.
The following applies if you have locked your vehicle using the button :•
It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
•
You can unlock the doors from the inside and open them by pulling the door
opening lever.
•
If the driver door is opened, it cannot be locked; in order to avoid inadvertently
locking the vehicle. You then have to lock the door separately after closing them.
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle.
WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended
in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when
the doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•
The door opening lever and the button for the central locking system never
operate if the safe securing system is activated.
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locking system
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Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack
- risk of injury!Note
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After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 seconds and
the anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was
locked before closing the boot lid.
•
The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central
locking. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has
stopped and a door is opened.
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Hold the boot lid when opening.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lidIf there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as
follows:
– Fold one of the outer rear seats forwards.– Move the operating lever A with the aid of a narrow object e.g. screw-
driver up to the stop in the direction of arrow; the boot lid is then
unlocked.
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door from outside.
Remote control*DescriptionYou can use the remote control:•
to unlock and lock the vehicle;
•
unlocking boot lid.
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the master key. The
receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote
control is approx. 10 m. But this range of the remote control can be reduced if the
batteries are weak.
The master key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit
installed, it is then necessary for a specialist garage to adapt the system. Only after
this is it possible to again use the remote control.Note
•
The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on.
•
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
•
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away. We recommend having
the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 40 Emergency
unlocking of the boot lid
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Synchonisation of the remote controlIf the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the
battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:•
press any button on the remote control;
•
pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking
to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if
an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key in the driver's door or when locking with the remote control. It is acti-
vated 30 seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
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bonnet;
•
boot lid;
•
doors;
•
ignition lock;
•
vehicle interior* ⇒page 46;
•
angle of the vehicle*;
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A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the
key or if you switch the ignition on.Note
•
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-
able by a specialist garage.
•
Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
•
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
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The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pres sing lightly on the respective butto n in the
door. The process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by
pressing the button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in
the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by
pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.The buttons for the individual windows are located in the operating part in the
driver's door ⇒page 46, fig. 43, front passenger door and in the rear doors*.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in the safety
switch lights up.
The buttons for power windows in the operating part in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton ⇒page 46, fig. 43. The buttons for power windows at rear
doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
WARNING
•
If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in
an emergency.
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The system is fitted with a force limiter. If there is an obstacle, the closing
process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters. You
should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may other-
wis e suf fe r se v e re inj uri es a s a re s ult of g e tt ing a n ar m , for e xa m ple , ja m m e d
in the window!
•
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒page 46, fig. 43 when
children are being transported on the rear seats.
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In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all eliminate the ice
⇒page 176 and then operate the power windows otherwise the power
window mechanism could be damaged.Note
•
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for a further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not
operate during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.
•
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Force limiter of the power windowsThe electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces
the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by
several centimeters.
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Electric sliding/tilting roof*DescriptionThe sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒fig. 45 and only
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has a number of posi-
tions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the
sliding/tilting roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the
sliding/tilting roof after opening one of the front doors, however.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.Opening and tiltingComfort position
– Turn the switch to position ⇒fig. 45.Opening fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-
tensioned position).
Tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position .
The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully opened.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. You can
slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the
sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism and the seal.ClosingSliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position ⇒fig. 45.Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof stops and
moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is some-
thing in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the sliding/tilting roof completely without
force limiter by pressing the switch to the position ⇒fig. 45 at the front or rear
for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof to close completely ⇒.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!
Fig. 45 Control dial for the
power sliding/tilting roof
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