2010 SKODA FABIA heater

Cockpit
9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitGeneral viewThis overview will help you to quic
kly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for the multi-functional switch: Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . .  Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering wheel:  with horn  with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  with pushbuttons for radio, navi
gation system and mobile phone*
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for the multi-functional switch:  Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted:  Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartments on the front passenger side* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch depending on equipment fitted:  Unlocking the boot lid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Interior monitor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse box in the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Depending on equipment fitted:  Radio*  Navigation* Rocker switch for the heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Button for the central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted:  Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Selector lever (automatic gearbox*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocker switch for the heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted:  Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MDI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Note

Cars with factory-fitted radio or naviga
tion system are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.
The arrangement of the control elements on right-hand drive models may differ to
some extent from that shown in
page 8, fig. 1
. However the symbols correspond to
the individual control elements.
A1
44
A2
57
A3
80
A4
5294
A5
123104
A6
15
A7
1955
A8
54
A9
137
A10
80
A11
51
A12
129
A13
808386
A14
76
A15
123
A16
129
A17
4043
A18
195
A19
48, 51
A20
165
A21
89
A22
89
A23A24
61
A25
39
A26
9299
A27
61
A28
7477
A29
111
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Lights and Visibility
54The rear interior lighting is op
erated by pressi
ng the button
page 53, fig. 43
.
The button has two positions for the interior li
ghting at the rear. In the first position, the
interior lighting is switched on permanently, in the second position (after pressing) it is switched via the door contacts.
Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.Luggage compartment lightThe lighting comes on automatically when th
e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10
minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater
on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 44
- the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running. The rear wind
ow heater
switches
off automatically after 7 minutes.
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window
heater is switched off automatically, the
warning light flashes in the button.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free fr
om mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy  page 149, “Saving electricity”.Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel it toward the door in the direction of the arrow
fig. 45
.
The vanity mirrors* in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in direc- tion of arrow .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment area of the head airbags if any objects, su
ch as ball-point pens
etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is deployed.
Fig. 44 Switch for rear window heater

Fig. 4 Sun visor: swivelling outA1
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Lights and Visibility
58The exterior mirror heater only op
erates when the engine is running.
WARNING

Convex (curved outward) or spherical (differently curved) exterior mirrors
increase the vision field. They do, howe
ver, make objects appear smaller in the
mirror. These mirrors are only of limited
use, therefore, for estimating distances
to the following vehicles.
Use whenever possible the interior rear
mirror, for estimating the distances
to the following vehicles.
Note

Do not touch the surfaces of the exterior mirrors if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on.
You can set the exterior mirrors by hand, if
the power setting function fails at any
time by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Contact your specialist garage if a fault ex
ists with the power setting of the exterior
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Seats and Storage
61
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Heating the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats. – By pressing the rocker switch in the posi
tion or switch on the front seat
heating to 25% or 100% of its power output
fig. 52
.
– To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal position.
WARNING

If, as an occupant, you have a subdued
pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or beca
use of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating of the driver or front passenger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the
posterior and the legs
which are difficult
to heal. If the seat heating is used, we
recommend to make regular breaks in
your journey when driving long distances,
so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
Caution

You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in
order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
Do not clean the seats moist
page 160.
Note
The seat heating should only be switched
on when the engine is running. This has a
significant effect of saving
on the battery capacity.
Rear seatsFolding the rear seats forwardsFig. 53 Fold the seat cushion forwards / unlock the seat backrestTo enlarge the luggage compartment, the rear
seats can be folded forwards, if neces-
sary remove the seat cushions
page 62. The rear seats can be folded forward indi-
vidually on vehicles with divided rear seats*.Folding seats forwards– Before folding the rear seats forwards, yo
u must adapt the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged when the rear seats are folded forwards.
– Pull up the seat cushion in direction of arrow
fig. 53
and fold forwards in
direction of arrow .
– Unlock the seat backrest by pressing th
e securing knob and fold it forwards
 fig. 53
on the right.
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest.
Fig. 52 Rocker switch: Front seat heatingA1
A2
A1
A2
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Seats and Storage
64
Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment.Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of objects sliding in this area.
Note

Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load
page 178, fig. 147
.
Vehicles of category N1On vehicles of the category
N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing
set which complies with the standard EN 12195
(1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.Fastening elementsFig. 56 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and fastening elements (Fabia) / (Combi)Eyes and fastening elements are located on
the sides of the luggage compartment for
securing the items of luggage
fig. 56
.
You can also attach fixing ne
ts* to these eyes and fastening elements for holding small
objects.
WARNING

The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.
If the items of luggage or objects are
attached to the lashing eyes with
unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju
ries can occur in the event of braking
manoeuvres or accidents. In order to prevent the items of luggage being thrown forward, always use suitable lashing st
raps which are firmly attached to the
lashing eyes.Fixing nets - Net programme* (Combi)Fig. 57 Fixing net: double horizontal pocket
, floor fixing net / double vertical pockets
Fixing examples of the fixing net as do
uble horizontal pocket, floor fixing net
fig. 57

- left, and double vertical pockets
fig. 57
- right.
The fixing nets* for small items of luggage
and the installation instruction are located
in the luggage compartment.
WARNING

The whole strength of the net makes it possible to load the pocket with
objects of up to 5 kg in weight. Heavy objects are not secured sufficiently - risk of injury and net damage!
The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it cannot
move during the journey and when braking.
WARNING (continued)
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Seats and Storage
66
Caution
When closing the boot lid, jamming and da
mage to the luggage compartment cover or
the side trim panel can occur
if handled in an unprofessional way. Therefore, check the
following before closing:
The mounts of the cover must be interlocked on the holders of the side trim
panel .
The items which are transported must not exceed the level of the luggage compart-
ment cover.
The cover must not be jammed in the seal of
the boot lid when it is in the opened
position.
There must be no object in the gap between the opened cover and the rear seat
backrest.
Please ensure that the heating elements
of the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of objects placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!Further positions of the luggage compartment cover You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head restraints for storing light and soft items.Fig. 60 Luggage compartment cover in the lowe
r position / stowed behind the rear seats
The luggage compartment cover can also be
put into the lower position on the
supporting elements
fig. 60
- left.
The luggage compartment cover can also
be stowed behind the rear seats
fig. 60
-
right.Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi)Fig. 61 Luggage compartment: Foldable luggage
compartment cover / removing the foldable
luggage compartment coverPulling out– Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow as far as the
stop into the secured position
fig. 61
.
Folding– Press the cover in the handle area in di
rection of arrow , the cover rolls up auto-
matically.
Removing– Have the foldable luggage compartment cover removed to transport bulky goods
by pressing on the side of
the cross rod in direction of arrow and taking it out
by moving it in direction of arrow
fig. 61
.
A3
A2
A1
A2
A3
A4
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if th
ere is sudden braking or the vehicle
collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the foldable luggage compartment cover are not damaged as
a result of objects transported in this
area.Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment* (Combi)Remove variable loading floorFig. 62 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor / removeThe variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even luggage compartment floor when the rear seats are folded forward. The maximum permissable surface load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.Removing the variable loading floor– Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx. 180° to
the left
fig. 62
.
– You can fold together the variable loading
floor by moving it in the direction of the
arrow.
– Lift up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
fig. 62
and take out the
loading floor by pulling in direction of arrow
fig. 62
.
Installing the variable loading floor– Place the variable loading floor once
folded together onto the carrier rails.
– Fold open the variable loading floor.– Lock the variabble loading floor by turning the locking bolts by approx. 180° to
the right.
WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the ca
rrier rails and the va
riable loading floor
are correctly fixed, otherwis
e the occupants are at risk.
Note
If the variable loading floor* is installed
page 67 in the luggage compartment, no
flexible storage compartment or fixing net*
page 64 can be installed.
Remove carrier railsFig. 63 Luggage compartment: Slacken
check points / remove carrier rails
AA
A1
A2
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Heating and air conditioning system
81
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
HeatingUsing the system The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and warms it as required.Setting temperature– Turn the control dial
fig. 90
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 supply
, use the button - recirculated air mode
 page 80.
Control for air distribution– You can adjust the direction of the air
flow using the air distribution control
 page 80.
Rear window heater– Press button . Further information
page 54, “Rear window heater”.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to ensure that the heating and ventilation systems operate properly. All controls apart from the control dial
can be set to any desired intermediate posi-
tion. The heating effect is dependent upon the c
oolant temperature, thus full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature. The blower should aways be on to
prevent the windows from misting up.
Note

If the air distribution is positioned toward
s the windows, the total amount of air is
used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.
Fig. 90 Heating: Control elements
AAAAABAB
A1
AC
A2
AB
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