2011 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

Using the system
Fig. 6 Multi-functional indicator: Control
elements
The rocker switch A and the button
B are located on the windshield wiper lever
⇒ fig. 6 .
Selecting the memory
– Short-term pressing of the button B on the windshield wiper lever allows to
select the desired memory.
Selecting the functions
– Press the top or bottom rocker switch A for longer than 0.5 seconds. In this
way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indica-
tor.
Setting function to zero
– Select the memory you want.
– Press button B for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button B :
● average fuel consumption;
● distance driven;
● average speed;
● Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which you
last selected before switching off the ignition. Outside temperature The outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
If the outside temperature drops below +4
°C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears in front of the temperature indicator and flashes for
10 seconds, then remains displayed together with the outside temperature. At the
same time an audible signal sounds. After pressing the rocker switch A on the
windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 , the function which was shown last is indicated. WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature dis-
play that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4 °C - warning,
drive with care! 
Driving time The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display
⇒ page 14. If you wish to calculate the driving time from a particular
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing
the button B
⇒  fig. 6
.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
99
hours and 59 minutes in vehicles with an Information display. The indicator is
set back to null if this period is exceeded. 
Current fuel consumption The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This
information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption
you wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed.
The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.
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Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km
⇒ page 14. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of
time, you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the
button B on the windshield wiper lever
⇒  fig. 6. A zero appears in the display for
the first approx. 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving. Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated. 
Range The estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the dis-
tance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the
tank for the same style of driving.
The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for
the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the
range. If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range
will be increased accordingly.
If the memory is set to zero (after disconnecting the battery), the fuel consump-
tion of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the range; afterwards the value is adapted
accordingly to the style of driving.
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Distance driven The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display
⇒ page 14. If you wish to calculate the distance driven as of a particular time, you
must erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button
B on the
windshield wiper lever ⇒ fig. 6 .
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1

999 km or on vehicles with
information display, it is 9 999 km. The indicator is set back to null if this period is
exceeded. Average speed The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in
km/hour
⇒ page 14. If you wish to determine the average speed over a certain pe-
riod of time, you must erase the memory at the start of the new measurement by
pressing the button B on the windshield wiper lever
⇒ fig. 6.
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memo-
ry.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving. 
Current speed The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer, is indica-
ted on the display
3 ⇒
 fig. 2
. 
Oil temperature If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, three lines are displayed instead of the oil temper-
ature.
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Warning against excessive speeds This function enables you to set a speed limit and will notify you when this speed
limit is exceeded.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
–
With switch A ⇒
 fig. 6 , choose the menu point Warning against excessive
speeds .
– Press the button B to active the ability to set the speed limit (value flashes).
– Use the button A to adjust the required speed limit, e.g. to 50 km/h.
– Confirm the speed limit that was set with button B , or wait approx. 5 seconds
until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
– With switch A , choose the menu point
Warning against excessive speeds. £16
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You can drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
– Press button B to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value
flashes).
If you wish to change the speed limit that was set, it is changed in 5 km/h inter-
vals (e.g. the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45
km/h).
– Confirm the speed limit that was set by pressing button B again, or wait ap-
prox. 5 seconds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flash-
ing).
Change or delete speed limit
– With switch A , choose the menu point
Warning against excessive speeds.
– Remove the speed limit with button B .
– Pressing the button B again activates the change mode for the speed limit.
If you exceed the set speed limit, an acoustic warning signal will sound as a warn-
ing. At the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears
with the set limit value.
The set speed limit remains stored even after switching off the ignition. WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety. 
MAXI DOT display (information display) Introduction The information display provides you with information in a convenient way con-
cerning the
current operating state of your vehicle . The information system also
provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) re-
lating to the radio, mobile phone, multi-functional indicator, radio navigation sys-
tem, the unit connected to the MDI input and the automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving. Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indicated by
red symbols
⇒ page 18 and yellow symbols ⇒ 
page 19.
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display ⇒ page 20.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle): Main menu ⇒ page 17
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
⇒ page 18
Service Interval Display ⇒ 
page 12 Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox ⇒ page 93 
Main menu Fig. 7 Information display: Control ele-
ments
– You can activate the Main Menu by pressing the rocker switch A ⇒ fig. 7 for
more than 1 second.
– You can select individual menu points by means of the rocker switch A . When
the pushbutton B is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■ MFD ⇒  page 14
■ Audio
■ Navigation £ 17
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Phone ⇒  page 98
■ Vehicle status
⇒ page 18
■ Settings ⇒ page 19
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted car radio is
switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted radio
navigation system is switched on. Note
● If warning messages are shown in the information display ⇒ page 18, these
messages can be confirmed with the button B on the windshield wiper lever in
order to call up the main menu.
● If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts
to one level higher every 10 seconds.
● The operation of the factory-fitted car stereo or radio navigation system is de-
scribed in separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature. 
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning The door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one
door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates
which door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed
.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and
if the engine or the luggage compartment door is open. 
Auto Check Control
Car state The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle com-
ponents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on,
both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear
in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yel-
low light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒
 page 20.
There is at least one error message when the term Vehicle status is displayed in
the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3
. This
indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed. The respec-
tive messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 seconds. Check
as soon as possible the displayed error messages.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indica-
ted again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information for
the driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and
text in the display:
● Priority 1 - three warning signals
● Priority 2 - one warning signal 
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.
– Bring the vehicle to a stop.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:  Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 23
 Overheated clutches of the automatic
gearbox DSG
⇒ page 91
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
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Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:  Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor disturbed
⇒ 
page 23 One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds.
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Set-up You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top be-
low the line.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
●
Language
● MFD Data
● Time
● Winter tyres
● Units
● Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
● Service Interval (Service)
● Factory Setting
● Back
After selecting the menu point Back you will reach one level higher in the menu. Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is
used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the maxi-
mum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, an indication is displayed on the information display:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h (Winter tyres maximum ... km/h)
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance driven.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h 1)
.
Service
Here you can have the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the follow-
ing service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. 1)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units. 19
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Warning lights
Overview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 8 Instrument cluster with warning lights
 Turn signal lights (to the left) ⇒ 
page 21  Turn signal lights (to the right) ⇒ 
page 21  Main beam ⇒ 
page 21  Low beam ⇒ 
page 21  Rear fog light ⇒ 
page 21  Failure of the light bulbs ⇒ 
page 22  Generator ⇒ 
page 22  Fog lights ⇒ 
page 22  Electrohydraulic power steering ⇒ 
page 22  EPC fault light (petrol engine) ⇒ 
page 22  Glow plug system (diesel engine) ⇒ 
page 22 
 Coolant temperature/coolant level ⇒ 
page 23  Fuel reserve ⇒ 
page 23 £20
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Engine oil ⇒ 
page 23  Open door ⇒ page 24
 Fluid level in windshield washer system ⇒ page 24
 Control system for exhaust ⇒ page 24
 Switch off traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 24
 Tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 24
 Selector lever lock ⇒ 
page 25  Traction control system (TCS) ⇒ 
page 25  Electronic stability programme (ESP) ⇒ 
page 25  Antilock brake system (ABS) ⇒ 
page 25  Brake system ⇒ 
page 26  Handbrake ⇒ 
page 26  Speed regulating system ⇒ 
page 26  Airbag system ⇒ 
page 26  Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 27
 Seat belt warning light ⇒ page 27 WARNING
● If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe injuries or
major vehicle damage.
● The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒ page
153, Working in the engine compartment. Note
● Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
● Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning). 
Turn signal system   Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒ page 45. 
Main beam  The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒ page 45. 
Low beam  The indicator light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒ page 41. 
Rear fog light  The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒ page 43.  21
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Bulb failure
The warning light
 comes on if a bulb is faulty:
● up to 2 seconds after the ignition is switched on;
● when switching on the defective light bulb.
The following text e.g will be displayed in the information display: Check front right dipped beam! (Check front right dipped beam!)
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting require several light bulbs. The
indicator light  only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or the
parking light (in one rear light unit) are defective. Check regularly the function of
the light bulbs. 
Alternator The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on. It should
go out after the engine has started.
If the warning light does not go out after the engine has started, or comes on
when driving, drive to the nearest specialist garage. The vehicle battery will be
discharged in this case so switch off all non-essential electrical components. CAUTION
If the warning light  comes on when driving and in addition the warning light 
(cooling system fault) also comes on in display, you must then stop the car imme-
diately and switch the engine off - risk of engine damage! 
Fog lights The warning light
 comes on when the fog lights are operating ⇒ page 43. 
Electrohydraulic power steering The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ignition or when driving lights up con-
tinuously, a fault exists in the electrohydraulic power steering. The power steering
operates with reduced steering assist or is completely without function.
Further information ⇒ page 133
. WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if the power steering is defective. Note
● If the yellow warning light  goes out after starting the engine again and a
short drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.
● If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out
after driving a short distance.
● There is no power-assisted steering support when the vehicle is being towed
without the engine running or when the power-assisted steering is defect. The
vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however increased force required to
turn the steering wheel. 
EPC fault light 
 (petrol engine) The
 (Electronic Power Control) warning light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light  flashes after starting the engine or flashes while driving, a
fault exists in the engine control system. The engine management system selects
an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist ga-
rage by adopting a gentle style of driving. 
Glow plug system  (diesel engine) The indicator light
 lights up for a
cold engine when switching on the ignition
(pre-heat position) 2 ⇒ page 82. Start the engine after the indicator light goes
out.
The glow plug indicator light will come on for about 1 second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light
 does not come on
or lights up continuously ; contact a specialist garage as soon as possible to ob-
tain assistance. £22
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