2012 SKODA FABIA Light switch

Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electrical power windows 34
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 48
Air outlet vents 71
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 42
› Speed regulating system 86
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 112
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 95
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 45
Switch for rear window heater 44
TCS switch 84
Air outlet vents 71
Switch for hazard warning lights 42
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 115
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 71
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 73
› Operating controls for Climatronic 76
Storage compartments on the front passenger side 66
Front passenger airbag 112
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag 115
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release 33
› Interior monitor 311
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17 Fuse box in the dashboard 169
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment 38, 41
Bonnet release lever 140
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 80
Ignition lock 81
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Rocker switch for front left seat heating 50
Central locking system 29
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 85
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 91
Rocker switch for front right seat heating 50
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays 64
› Storage compartment 67
MDI 102
Note
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. Ð 18
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Cockpit

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Set hours/minutes
› Activate/deactivate display mode
Fuel gauge »
page 9 ÐEngine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The red scale of the rev counter 1
» Fig. 2 on page 8 indicates the range in which
the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit
restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolution
counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted
with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 11. For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine. ÐSpeedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
Warning against excessive speeds
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120

km/h.
The audible warning signal is switched off when the vehicle speed falls below
this speed limit. Note
This function is only valid for some countries. Ð7
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ä Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The coolant temperature gauge 4
» Fig. 2 on page 8 operates only when the ig-
nition is switched on.
The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to
avoid any damage to the engine.
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale, for a normal style of driving. The pointer may also
move further to the right at high engine loads and high outside temperatures. CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads »

page 19. Ð Fuel gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 8.
The fuel gauge 7
» Fig. 2 on page 8 only operates when the ignition is switched
on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve mark-
ing » page 22 . CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! An irregular supply of fuel can
lead to irregular engine running. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter. £
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Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is dis-
connected. ÐOperation
Fig. 6
Multifunction display: Control el-
ements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
The rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
and the button B
are located on the windscreen
wiper lever.
Select memory
› Press the button B
» Fig. 6.
Selecting functions
› Briefly press the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6
up or down. This opens the individual
functions of the multifunction display one after the other.
Reseting
› Select the desired memory.
› Press the button B
» Fig. 6 for longer.
The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button B
:
› Average fuel consumption
› Distance driven
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Average speed
› Driving time Ð Multifunction display details
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 12.
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is shown in the display.
If the outside temperature drops below +4
°C, a snow flake symbol (warning sig-
nal for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator and an audible
signal will sound. After pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6 on page 13, the
function which was shown last is indicated.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in
the display. If you want to measure the driving time from a particular moment in
time on, at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button B
» Fig. 6 on
page 13 to zero.
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59

minutes and on
vehicles which are fitted with an information display, it is 99 hours and 59 mi-
nutes. The indicator is set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km1)
. You
can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel consump-
tion.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in litres/100 km 1)
» page 12. £
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On some models in certain countries, the display appears in kilometres/litre.
2) On some models in certain countries, the display appears in --,- kilometres/litres if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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MAXI DOT (information display)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu 15
Settings 15
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning 16
Auto Check Control 16
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data (de-
pending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio, mobile
phone, multi-functional indicator, navigation system, the unit connected to the
MDI input and the automatic gearbox » page 90.
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal. WARNING
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety. ÐMain menu
Fig. 7
Windshield wiper lever: Controls
for the information display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
›
Activate the Main menu
by pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 7 for longer.
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Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A
. When
the pushbutton B
is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■ MFD » page 12
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone »
page 95
■ Vehicle status » page 16
■ Settings » page 15
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
radio or navigation system is switched on. Note
If the information display is not activated at that moment, the menu always shifts
to one of the higher levels after 10
seconds. Ð Settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
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.
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
■ Language
■ MFD Data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Alternative speed displayed
■ Service
■ Factory Setting
■ Back
Select the menu item Back to return to one level higher in the menu. £
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Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This func-
tion is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed
is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is shown on the information display:
Winter tyres max. speed ...
km/h.
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Second speed
The display of the second speed in mph or in km/h can be switched on here 1)
.
Service
Here you can have the remaining kilometres and days until the next service inter-
val displayed, and reset the Service Interval Display.
Factory setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. ÐDoor, boot lid and bonnet warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the information display
indicates the relevant
open door or boot/bonnet.
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6

km/h.Ð
ä Auto Check Control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 15.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked contin-
uously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the information dis-
play. The messages are displayed at the same time as the symbols in the informa-
tion display or the warning lights in the instrument cluster » page 17.
If there is at least one error message, the menu item Vehicle status is displayed
in the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is dis-
played. 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 being dis-
played.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indica-
ted again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning symbols
 Engine oil pressure too low
» page 19
 Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too
hot » page 16
 Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty
» page 19 Clutches of the automatic gearbox are too hot
A symbol  in the information display indicates that the temperature of the
clutches of the automatic gearbox is too high.
The following is displayed in the information display: Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's man.!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and wait until the symbol  disappears -
risk of gearbox damage! You can continue your journey as soon as the symbol dis-
appears. £
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Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units.
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WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42, Switches for the hazard warning light system .Note
■ If warning messages are shown in the information display, you need to confirm
these messages with the button B
» Fig. 7
on page 15 in order to call up the main
menu.
■ As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to be
indicated without any extra messages for the driver. ÐWarning lights
Overview
The warning lights show certain functions/faults and may be accompanied by au-
dible signals.
 Handbrake
» page 18
 Brake system
» page 18
 Seat belt warning light
» page 18
 Generator
» page 18
 Open door
» page 19

 Engine oil
» page 19
  Coolant temperature/coolant level
» page 19 
Electrohydraulic power steering
» page 20
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
» page 20
 Traction control (TCS)
» page 21
 Antilock brake system (ABS)
» page 21
 Rear fog light
» page 21
 Bulb failure
» page 21
 Exhaust inspection system
» page 21
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
» page 22
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
» page 22
 Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)
» page 22
 Fuel reserve
» page 22
 Airbag system
» page 23
 Tyre control display
» page 23
 Windscreen washer fluid level
» page 23
 Traction control (TCS) switched off
» page 23
 Turn signal (left/right).
» page 23
 Low beam
» page 23
 Fog lights
» page 24£ 17
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Speed regulating system
» page 24
 Selector lever lock
» page 24
 Main beam
» page 24WARNING
■ If illuminated warning lights and the corresponding descriptions and warn-
ing notes are not observed, 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 essential to ob-
serve safety notes »
page 138, Engine compartment . ÐHandbrake 
The warning light  comes on if the handbrake is applied. An audible warning is
also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3
seconds at a speed of more than
6 km/h.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Release parking brake! ÐBrake system 
The warning light  illuminates if the brake fluid level is too low or there is a
fault in the ABS.
The following is displayed in the information display:
Brake fluid: Owner's manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 144.
Further information » page 81, Brakes and brake assist systems. WARNING
■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42.
■ The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet and
checking the brake fluid level » page 138, Engine compartment .
■ If the warning light  is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 21, Antilock brake system (ABS) ,  do not continue your jour-
ney! Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage. ■ A fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle's braking distance! Ð Seat belt warning light 
The warning light  comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder for
the driver to fasten the seat belt. The warning light only goes out if the driver has
fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt has not been fastened by the driver, a permanent warning signal
sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20

km/h and simultaneously the warning
light  flashes.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver during the next 90 seconds, the
warning signal is deactivated and the warning light  lights up permanently.
Further information » page 107, Seat belts. Ð Dynamo 
If the warning light lights up  when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek help from a ŠKODA

specialist garage. The electrical system requires check-
ing. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42. £
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CAUTION
If the warning light  (cooling system fault) comes on in addition to the warning
light  when driving, stop the vehicle immediately and switch the engine off -
risk of engine damage! ÐOpen door 
The warning light  comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42. ÐEngine oil 

The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure: Engine off! Owner's manual!
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on 1)
.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 141.
Even if the oil level is correct,  do not drive any further if the warning light is
flashing. Also do not leave the engine running at an idling speed.
Seek help from a ŠKODA
specialist garage. The warning light
 lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Check oil level!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the engine
oil » page 141, Checking the engine oil level .
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light  flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
The following is displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor: Workshop!
If the engine oil level sensor is faulty, the warning light flashes  several times
and an audible signal sounds when the ignition is turned on.
Seek help from a

ŠKODA specialist garage. WARNING
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard warning
light system » page 42. CAUTION
The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop. Ð Coolant temperature/coolant level 

The indicator light  lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature 2)
.
Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the warning light  lights up or flashes, either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low. £1)
The warning light  on vehicles fitted with an information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
2) Not valid for vehicles with information display.
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