2011 SKODA FABIA air conditioning

Note
● The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and side win-
dows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the
heating comfort.
● The warning light AC lights after activation, even if not all of the conditions for
the function of the cooling system have been met. As a result, the readiness for
cooling is signalled when all conditions are satisfied ⇒ page 76,
Description of the
air conditioning system.  77
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Setting air conditioning system
Recommended basic settings of the control elements of the air conditioning sys-
tem for the respective operating modes:
Set-up Setting of the control dial Button
Air outlet vents 4
A B C D E
Defrost windscreen and side
windows - free from mist
a) Desired tempera-
ture 3 or 4
 Do not switch on Is activated automati-
callyb) Open and align with the side
windowThe fastest heating To the right up to
the stop 3
 Briefly switched on Switched off Opening
Comfortable heating Desired tempera-
ture 2 or 3

  Do not switch on Switched off Opening
The fastest cooling To the left up to
the stop briefly 4, then
2 or 3  Briefly switched
onc) Activated Opening
Optimal cooling Desired tempera-
ture 1, 2 or 3
 Do not switch on Activated Open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation To the left up to
the stop Desired position
 Do not switch on Switched off Opening
a)
In countries with high humidity, we recommend you do not use this setting. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b) The indicator light in the button E lights up after switching on the system if some of the conditions were not satisfied for operating the air conditioner. As a result, the readiness for cooling is signalled when all
conditions are satisfied ⇒  page 76,
Description of the air conditioning system.
c) Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode ⇒ page 78 may come on automatically; the warning light will then light up in the button  .
Note
● Controls A ,
B ,
C and the buttons
D and
E ⇒
 fig. 79 .
● Air outlet vents 4

⇒  fig. 77
.
● We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 ⇒ fig. 77 in the opened
position. Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehi-
cle 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 standing in a traf-
fic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button 
D ⇒ fig. 79
, 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.
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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 by repeatedly pressing pushbutton  .
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 in-
creases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin mist-
ing up. 
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning) Description The Climatronic system is an automatic heating, fresh air and cool-
ing system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the
car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the out-
flowing 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 80 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,
● AC switched on.
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to en-
sure cooling of the engine at high loads. Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
●
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C (72 °F).
● Press the button AUTO ⇒ fig. 80
.
● Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly up-
wards.
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons AUTO and
AC ⇒ fig. 80
at the same time. The informa-
tion in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display. Note
● We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once
every year. 
Overview of the control elements Fig. 80 Climatronic: Control elements
Buttons / control dial
Setting the interior temperature
The displays Display of selected inside temperature, e.g.: +22 °C (72

°F)
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic air conditioning mode
De-mist or de-ice the windscreen £
1 2
3
4
5 79
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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 sensor
Automatic mode
De-mist or de-ice the windscreen
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to head
Air flow in the footwell
Recirculated air mode
Air conditioning system switched on Note
The interior temperature sensor 11 is located 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 tem-
perature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18 °C (17.78 °C) and +29 °C (30.00 °C).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4, so that the air flow is directed slightly up-
wards.
– Press the button AUTO ,
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. 
6 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 Defrosting windscreen
Defrosting windscreen - switching on
–
Press the button  ⇒ fig. 80
.
Defrosting windscreen - switching off
– Once again press the button  or the button
AUTO .
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 1 .
You can set the interior temperature between +18 °C (17.78 °C) and +29 °C (30.00
°C). The interior temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you
select the temperature below +18 °C (17.78 °C), “
LO” appears in the display. If you
select the temperature higher than +29 °C (30.00 °C), “HI” appears in the display.
In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating ca-
pacity, 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 stages automatically in line with the
interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower stages manually to
suit your particular needs.
–
Turn the control dial 10 ⇒
 fig. 80 to the left (reduce blower speed) or right (in-
crease blower speed).
If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off. £80
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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 switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
● Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up. 
Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehi-
cle 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 standing in a traf-
fic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press the button 
17
⇒  fig. 80
,  appears in the display.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button  again, the symbol  in the display goes out.
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 in-
creases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin mist-
ing up. Note
If recirculation mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol  will be-
gin to flash in the display as a sign that the recirculation mode is switched on
long-term. If the recirculation mode is not switch off, the symbol flashes for
around 5 minutes.  81
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Do not drive with winter tyres all year round for this costs about 10 % more fuel.
Winter tyres are also louder.

No unnecessary ballast Transporting ballast costs fuel.
The fact that every kilogram of extra weight increases your fuel consumption
means that it is worth taking a look in the luggage compartment to avoid trans-
porting any unnecessary ballast.
It is particularly in town traffic, when one is accelerating quite often, that the vehi-
cle weight will have a significant effect upon the fuel consumption. A rule of
thumb here is that an increase in weight of 100 kilograms will cause an increase in
fuel consumption of about 1 litre/100 kilometres.
You may frequently also leave a roof rack fitted
on just out of convenience, al-
though you no longer need it. The increased aerodynamic drag of your vehicle
causes it to use about 10% more fuel than normal at a speed of 100 - 120 km/h,
even when you are not carrying a load on the roof. 
Saving electricity Generating electricity costs fuel.
– Switch off electrical components as soon as you no longer need them.
When the engine is running, the alternator generates and supplies electrical pow-
er. If more electrical components of the electrical system are switched on, more
fuel is needed to operate the alternator. 
Keeping a log of your fuel consumption If you really wish to keep a close check on your
fuel consumption, it is best to en-
ter the figures in a logbook. This does not take much time but is a very worthwhile
exercise. It enables you to detect any change (positive and negative) at an early
stage and to take any appropriate action.
If you find that your fuel consumption is too high, you should reflect on how,
where and in what conditions you have driven the vehicle since you last refuelled. Environmental compatibility Environmental protection has played a major role in the design, selection of mate-
rials and manufacture of your new
ŠKODA. Particular emphasis has been paid to a
number of aspects, including:
Design measures
● Joints designed to be easily detached.
● Simplified disassembly due to the modular structure system.
● Improved purity of different classes of materials.
● Identification of all plastic parts in accordance with VDA Recommendation 260.
● Reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission CO
2.
● Minimum fuel leakage during accidents.
● Reduced noise.
Choice of materials
● Extensive use of recyclable material.
● Air conditioning filled with CFC-free refrigerant.
● No cadmium.
● No asbestos.
● Reduction in the
“vaporisation” of plastics.
Manufacture
● Solvent-free cavity protection.
● Solvent-free protection of the vehicle for transportation from the production
plant to the customer.
● The use of solvent-free adhesives.
● No CFCs used in the production process.
● Without use of mercury.
● Use of water-soluble paints.
Trade-in and recycling of old cars
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products regarding environ-
ment and resource protection. All new ŠKODA vehicles can be utilized up to 95

%
and always 1)
be returned. In a lot of countries sufficient trade-in networks have £1)
Subject to fulfilment of the national legal requirements. 139
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Fuse assignment in the dash panel
Fig. 152 Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-hand steering/right-
hand steering
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models. No. Power consumer
1 S-contact
2 START - STOP
3 Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment
4 ABS control unit
5 Petrol engine: Speed regulating system
6 Reversing light (manual gearbox)
7 Ignition
Engine control unit, automatic gearbox
8 Brake pedal switch, coolant fan
9 Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, coolant fan
10 The air conditioning system
11 Mirror adjustment
12 Control unit for trailer detection
13 Control unit for automatic gearbox
14 Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
15 Radio navigation system PDA
16 Electrohydraulic power steering No. Power consumer
17 START - STOP - radio
Daylight driving lights
18 Mirror heater
19 S-contact
20 Anti-theft alarm system
21 Reversing light, fog lights with the function “CORNER”
22 Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning sys-
tem, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering angle
sender, ESP, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering wheel
23 Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment, side
lights
24 Central control unit of the vehicle
25 Seat heaters
26 Rear window wiper
27 Telephone preinstallation
28 Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap
29 Injection, water pump
30 Fuel pump
Ignition
Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay
31 Lambda probe
32 High pressure pump, pressure valve
33 Engine control unit
34 Engine control unit
Vacuum pump
35 Power supply of ignition lock
36 Main beam
37 Rear fog light
38 Fog lights
39 Blower
40 Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen cleaning system
41 Not assigned
42 Rear window heater
£ 183
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Fuse assignment at the battery (automatic gearbox)
Fig. 156 Schematic representation of
fuse assignment at battery
Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models. No. Power consumer
1 Generator
2 Interior
3 Electrical auxiliary heating system
4 ESP
5 Electrohydraulic power steering
6 Glow plugs
7 ESP
8 The radiator fan
9 The air conditioning system
10 ABS
11 Central control unit
12 Automatic gearbox
electrical auxiliary heating system
CAUTION
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒  in Replace fuses at the battery (auto-
matic gearbox) on page 185. Bulbs
Replacing bulbs The relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount
of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or
something similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The
designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires
to be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to
change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be
reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a specialist garage
or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area
⇒ page 153, Work-
ing in the engine compartment .
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your ve-
hicle. You can obtain replacement bulbs from
ŠKODA Original Accessories or from
a specialist garage.
A stowage place for spare bulbs is located in the box in the spare wheel.
Vehicles with LED separate daytime running lights
In vehicles with LED separate daytime running lights, the bulbs are replaced by a
specialist garage.
Bulb - Overview Front headlight Halogen headlight Halogen projector head-
lights Low beam H4 LL H7 LL
Main beam H4 LL H7 LL
Parking lights W5W LL, LED
a)
/W5W BL LL Turn signals PY21W
£186
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