2011 SKODA FABIA heater

Using the system
Cockpit Overview This overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electric exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
– Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . .45
– Speed regulating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Steering wheel:
– with horn
– with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
– with controls for radio, radio navigation system and phone . . . . . .97
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
– Multi-functional indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
– Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Switch for rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TCS switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag . . . . . . .120
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74
– Operating controls for the air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
– Operating controls for Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Storage compartments on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Switch passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
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16 Switch depending on equipment fitted:
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Release for luggage compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
– Interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuse box in the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 44
Release lever engine compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Radio
– Radio navigation system
Rocker switch for the heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
– Selector lever (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Rocker switch for the heating on the driver's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Depending on equipment fitted:
– Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
– Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Note
● Cars with factory-fitted radio or navigation system are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.
● The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items
on right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in ⇒ 
fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.  17
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Cockpit Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data

Visibility
Rear window heater Fig. 30 Switch for rear window heater
– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch ⇒ 
fig. 30 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 7 minutes.
If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater is switched off automatical-
ly, the warning light flashes in the button. For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switch-
ed off. The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel
economy ⇒ page 139, Saving electricity. Sun visors Fig. 31 Sun visor: swivelling out
You 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 1 ⇒
 fig. 31 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors are provided with covers. Push the cover in di-
rection of arrow 2 .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head air-
bag is deployed. 47
Lights and Visibility Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data

Rear mirror
You can adjust the exterior mirrors electrically.
Fig. 36 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
Adjust the rear mirror before commencing to drive so that there is a clear view to
the rear.
Dimming the interior mirror
– Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror toward rear (the lever on the
interior mirror must point forwards in it home position).
Heating of the external mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position  ⇒ 
fig. 36 .
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical to the movement of the rotary knob.
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
– Turn the rotary knob to position . The movement of the mirror surface is iden-
tical to the movement of the rotary knob. WARNING
● Convex (curved outward) exterior mirrors increase the field of vision. They
do, however, 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 distan-
ces to the following vehicles. Note
● The exterior mirror heater only operates when the engine is running.
● 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 exists with the power setting of the
exterior mirrors.  51
Lights and Visibility Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical data

Adjusting the height of a head restraint
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Grasp the side of the head restraint with both hands and push it in upward di-
rection as desired ⇒ fig. 39 - left.
– Move the head restraint downwards if required by pressing and holding the
safety button with one hand ⇒ fig. 39 - right and by pressing with the other
hand the head restraint downwards.
Removing and installing a head restraint
– Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow ⇒  fig. 39 - right and pull the
head restraint out.
– To re-insert the head restraint, push it down into the seat backrest far enough
until you hear the locking button engage.
The position of the front, rear outer head restraints and the rear middle head re-
straint is adjustable for height.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant. Cor-
rectly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective protec-
tion for the occupants ⇒ page 106.WARNING
● The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.
● Do not drive under any circumstance with removed head restraints - risk of
injury!
● If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position. Heating the front seats Fig. 40 Rocker switch: Front seat heat-
ing
You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front
seats.
– By pressing the rocker switch in the position 1 or 2 switch on the front seat
heating to 25 % or 100 % of its power output ⇒ fig. 40.
– 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 sensitivi-
ty, e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend not to use the seat heating of the driver or front passen-
ger 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 regu-
lar 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 ob-
jects 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 148. £54
Seats and Stowage

WARNING
● Store the objects in the luggage compartment and attach them to the
lashing eyes.
● Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be thrown forward dur-
ing a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants
or other oncoming traffic. This risk is still increased, if the objects which are
flying around are hit by a deployed airbag. In this case, the objects which are
thrown back can injure the occupants - hazard.
● Please note that the handling properties of your vehicle may be affected
when transporting heavy objects as a result of the displacement of the centre
of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted accordingly.
● The items carried in the luggage compartment should be stored in such a
way that no objects are able to slip forward if there are any sudden driving or
braking manoeuvres undertaken - risk of injury!
● When transporting fastened objects which are sharp and dangerous in the
luggage compartment enlarged by folding the rear seats forward or removing
the rear seats, ensure the safety of the passengers transported on the other
rear seats ⇒  page 107, Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear
seats.
● If the rear seats next to the folded forward seat are occupied, ensure max-
imum safety, e.g. by placing the goods to be transported in such a way that a
folding back of the seat is prevented in case of a rear collision.
● Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
● On no account exceed the permissible axle loads and the permissible gross
weight of the vehicle - risk of accident!
● Never transport occupants in the luggage compartment. CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not dam-
aged as a result of objects sliding in this area. Note
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load ⇒  fig. 135. Vehicles of category N1 On vehicles of the category N1, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lash-
ing set which complies with the standard EN
12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fasten-
ing the load. 
Fastening elements Fig. 44 Luggage compartment: Lashing eyes and fastening elements (Fabia)/(Combi)
Fastening eyelets and fastening elements are located on the sides of the luggage
compartment for securing the items of luggage
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You can also attach fixing nets to these fastening eyelets and fastening elements
for holding small objects. WARNING
● The load to be transported must be fixed in place in such a way that it can-
not move during the journey and when braking.
● If the items of luggage or objects are attached to the lashing eyes with un-
suitable or damaged lashing straps, injuries 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 straps which are firmly attached
to the lashing eyes. 57
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The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must trans-
port bulky goods.
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Unhook the support straps 1 ⇒ fig. 47.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holders 2 by knocking
lightly on the bottom side of the cover in the area between the holders.
– To re-install, place the cover on the contact surfaces of the side trim panel and
position the mounts on the cover 3 above the holders
2 at the side trim
panel.
– Interlock the cover by lightly knocking on the top side of the cover in the area
between the holders.
– Attach the support straps 1 on the boot lid.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something. CAUTION
When closing the boot lid, jamming and damage to the luggage compartment cov-
er or the side trim panel can occur if handled in an unprofessional way. Therefore,
check the following before closing:
● The mounts of the cover 3 must be interlocked on the holders of the side
trim panel 2 .
● The items which are transported must not exceed the level of the luggage
compartment 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 wire of the rear window heater is not damaged
as a result of objects placed in this area. Note
● When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that ob-
jects placed in this area can slip forward! Further positions of the luggage compartment cover You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head re-
straints for storing light and soft items.
Fig. 48 Luggage compartment cover in the lower position/stowed behind the rear seats
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the
supporting elements
⇒ fig. 48 - left.
The luggage compartment cover can also be stowed behind the rear seats
⇒ fig. 48 - right. CAUTION
In this position, the luggage compartment cover is designed for storing small ob-
jects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight. 
Foldable luggage compartment cover (Combi) Fig. 49 Luggage compartment: foldable luggage compartment cover/removing foldable lug-
gage compartment cover
£ 59
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Pulling out
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Pull the foldable luggage compartment cover in direction of arrow 1 as far as
the stop into the secured position ⇒ fig. 49.
Folding
– Press the cover in the handle area in direction of arrow 2 , the cover rolls up
automatically.
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 3 and tak-
ing it out by moving it in direction of arrow 4 ⇒ fig. 49
. WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle
occupants could be endangered if there is sudden braking or the vehicle col-
lides with something. CAUTION
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater and the folda-
ble luggage compartment cover are not damaged as a result of objects transpor-
ted in this area. Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment
(Combi)
Remove variable loading floor Fig. 50 Luggage compartment: Fold up variable loading floor/remove
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky luggage 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 A by approx.
180° to the left ⇒ fig. 50.
– 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 1 ⇒ fig. 50
and remove
it by pulling in direction of arrow 2 ⇒
 fig. 50 .
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 A by approx. 180°
to the right. WARNING
Pay attention when installing that the carrier rails and the variable loading
floor are correctly fixed, otherwise the occupants are at risk. £60
Seats and Stowage

Air outlet vents
The information provided is valid for all vehicles.
Fig. 77 Air outlet vents
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
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Turn the vertical thumbwheel (air outlet vents 3) or the horizontal 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 horizontal 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 air 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 lamel-
las with the aid of the moveable adjuster.
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control C ⇒ fig. 78. 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
atmospheric conditions. Heating
Using the system The heating system delivers air into the interior of the vehicle and
warms it as required.
Fig. 78 Heating: Control elements
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial A ⇒
 fig. 78 to the right in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
– Turn the control dial A to the left in order to increase the temperature.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch B into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch
the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch B into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– If you wish to shut off the fresh air supply, use the button 1 - recirculated air
mode ⇒ page 75.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒ page 74
using air distribu-
tion regulator C .
Rear window heater
– Press button 2 . Further information
⇒ page 47, Rear window heater.
All controls apart from the control dial B can be set to any desired intermediate
position. £74
Heating and air conditioning system