2011 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-
trol 
C  is in position  ⇒
 fig. 79 . You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting b

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual Air flow to the windscreen, head, upper body and feet
Recirculated air mode
Air conditioning system switched on
Set blower speed
Buttons / control dial Setting the blower speed
Interior temperature se

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual 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 acci-
dent increases.
● Do not

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position Fig. 81  Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering column/Safe distance to steering
wheel
You can set the height and the forward/back

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual 3
 - start engine
Applies to all models:
Position  1 To 
lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel un-
til the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should al

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away.
When driving the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the
pollutant em

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual Shifting (manual gearbox)
Fig. 83  Shift pattern on models fitted
with 5-speed manual gearbox
Shift into reverse only when the car is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and
hold it fully depressed.

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SKODA FABIA 2011 2.G / 5J Owners Manual The handbrake warning light 
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided
the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the Information display
if you have ina