2010 SKODA FABIA light

Seats and Storage
75
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING

Take care when using the cigarette ligh
ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in
an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
The cigarette lighter and the power socket
also operates when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Always use matching
plugs to avoid damagi
ng the power socket.
Note

Connecting electrical components when
the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Further information
page 184.
Power socket in the luggage compartment*– Open the cover of the power socket
fig. 78
.
– Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accesso- ries with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for
page 74.
Further information
page 184, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag
e facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING

Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (whe
n accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the fo
otwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, oper
ate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident!
Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: Power socket
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*
 page 76
Storage compartment on the driver's side
page 76
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 77
Stowage compartment in centre console
page 77
Storage compartment in the front seat*
page 77
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 77
Storage compartment in the front doors
page 78
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
page 78
Flexible storage compartment*
page 78
Clothes hooks*
page 79
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Press the upper corners to the inside
and release the storage compartment by
pulling upwards.
– Take it out by pulling toward
s the middle of the vehicle.
Installing– Insert both ends of the flexible storage
compartment into the openings of the right
side trim panel of the luggage compartmen
t and push it downwards until it locks.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed
page 67 in the luggage compartment, no
flexible storage compartment can be installed.Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the handle of the headliner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING

Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.
Use the hooks for hanging only light item
s of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edge
d objects in the pockets.

The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.

Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
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Heating and air conditioning system
80Heating and air conditioning systemAir outlet ventsThe information provided is valid for all vehicles.Fig. 89 Air outlet ventsOpen the air outlet vents 3 and 4– Turn the vertical thumbwheel
(air outlet vents 3) or the ho
rizontal wheel (air outlet
vents 4) to the position
.
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4– Turn the vertical thumbwheel
(air outlet vents 3) or the ho
rizontal wheel (air outlet
vents 4) to the position
0.
Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4– In order to change the strength of the ai
r flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas with
the aid of the moveable adjuster.
– In order to change the lateral direction of
the air flow, turn the vertical lamellas with
the aid of the moveable adjuster.
You can set the air supply to the individual
vents with the air distribution control
 page 81, fig. 90
. Air outlet vents
3 and
4 can also be opened or
closed individually.
Warmed, unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the setting of the regulator of the heating or the air conditioning system* and the atmos- pheric conditions.Recirculated air modeIn recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a
tunnel or when standi
ng in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button
page 83, fig. 91
, the warning light lights up in the
button.
Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out. The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control is in position
 page 83, fig. 91
. You can also switch recirc
ulated air mode on again
from this setting by repe
atedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mo
de off as soon as the windows begin
misting up.
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84 Setting temperature– Turn the control dial
fig. 91
to the right in order to increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.Controlling blower– Turn the blower switch into one of the po
sitions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the
blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supp
ly, use the button - recirculated air
mode.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow using control .switching cooling on and off– Press the button
fig. 91
. The warning light lights up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The
warning light in the button goes out.
The set temperature will be automatically maintained other than when the control dial is on the extreme
right or extreme left position:
Extreme right position - full heating.Extreme left position - full cooling.The controls and can be set to
any desired intermediate position.
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.
Note

The whole heat output will be needed to
unfrost the windscreen and side windows.
No warm air will be fed to the footwell. Th
is can lead to restriction of the heating
comfort.
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.

If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of de
posits. Switch the air conditioning system
on at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short time.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
page 80.

Have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist workshop.
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86Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the Climatic uses powe
r from the engine when in cooling mode
which will effect the fuel consumption. It recommended to open the windows or the
doors of a vehicle for which the interior
has been strongly heated through the effect
of direct sunlight in order to allow the
heated air to escape. The cooling system should not be switched
on while travelling when the window is
open. The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.Operational malfunctionsIf the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
The fuse of the Climatic is defective. Check the fuse, replace it if necessary
 page 195.
The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot
page 16.
If you are not able to rectify the operational
problem yourself, or if the cooling capacity
decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage. If there is a fault at the Climatronic, all symbols on the display flash after switching on the ignition for 15 seconds. Contact a specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)Description The Climatronic system is a combinat
ion of an automatic heating, fresh
air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occu- pants of the car.The Climatronic maintains a constant temperat
ure fully automatically, once it has been
set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight which eliminates the need to
alter the settings manually. The
automatic mode

 page 88 ensures maximum wellbeing of the
occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
engine running,

outside temperature above approx. +2°C,

switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, th
e temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this partic-ularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year. The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature. It is possible to briefly activate recirculat
ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect

.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly. The AC compressor is switched off at a high
coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine. After switching on the cooling
Condensation
from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be
low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak!
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22°C (72°F).

Press the button
fig. 92
.

Move the air outlet vents
3 and
4 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
Switching over between degrees
Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons and
fig. 92
at the same time. The information
in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
WARNING

For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin
g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th
e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note

If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of
deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minut
es at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold se aso n of the y ear - i n o rde
r to avoid such odours. Also open a window
for a short time.
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor
ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air co
nditioning system is operating which can
only be eliminated through considerable
effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).
The used air streams out through the air
removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.

Using the cooling economically
page 86.

Operational problems
page 86.
Overview of the control elementsFig. 92 Climatronic: Control elementsButtons / control dial
Setting the interior temperature
The displays
Selected interior temperature, e.g. +22°C (72°F) Degrees Celsius or FahrenheitAutomatic air conditioning mode De-mist or de-ice the windscreen Air flow to the windscreen, head, upper body and feet Recirculated air mode Air conditioning sy
stem switched on
Set blower speed
Buttons / control dial
Setting the blower speed Interior temperature sensorAutomatic mode
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De-mist or de-ice the windscreen Air flow to the windows Air flow to head Air flow in the footwellRecirculated air mode Air conditioning system switched onNote
The interior temperature sensor is locate
d in the bottom part of the device. Do not
glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic.Automatic mode The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant tempera- ture and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.Switching automatic mode on– Set a temperature between +18°C (64 °F) and +29°C (86 °F). – Move the air outlet vents
3 and
4, so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
– Press the button ,
AUTO
appears in the display.
The automatic mode is switched
off by pressing the button
for the air distribution or
increasing or decreasing
the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless
regulated.Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on– Press the button
page 87, fig. 92
.
Defrosting windscreen - switching off– Once again press the button or the button .
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air outlet vents
1 and
2.
Setting temperature– You can set the desired interior temperature after switching on the ignition with the
control dial .
You can set the interior temperature betw
een +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86 °F). The
interior temperature is regulated automatica
lly within this range. If you select the
temperature below +18°C (64°F), “LO” appears in the display. If you select the temper-ature higher than +29°C (86°F), “HI” appears
in the display. In both limit positions the
Climatronic operates at ma
ximum cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The
temperature is not controlled in this case. Lengthy and uneven distribution
of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg
area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.Controlling blower There are a total of seven blower stages available.The Climatronic system controls the blower st
ages automatically in
line with the inte-
rior temperature. You can also, however, adap
t the blower stages manually to suit your
particular needs. – Turn the control dial
page 87, fig. 92
to the left (reduce blower speed) or right
(increase blower speed).
If you switch off the blower, th
e Climatronic is switched off.
WARNING

“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.

Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
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90
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise
the vehicle battery will
be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position

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

.
Position

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. Position

The engine is started in this position. At th
e same time switched on low beam or main
beam or other electrical components wi
th major power consumption are briefly
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into
position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r
unning and thus getting damaged.
WARNING

When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (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 wh
eel - risk of accident!

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!

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 en
gine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Starting the engineGeneral You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
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.
The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.
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 anothe
r vehicle as a jump-start aid
page 190.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi
tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres
page 193.
WARNING

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 mono
xide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution

The starter may only be operated (ignitio
n key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is imme
diately operated after switchin
g off the engine, the starter
or the engine can be damaged.
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