2013 SKODA FABIA key

Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking and low beam lights
43
Headlight beam adjustment
44
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
44
Turn signal and main beam lights
45
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
45
Fog lights
46
Foglights with the CORNER function
46
Rear fog light
46
Tourist lights
46
Hazard warning light system
47
Parking lights
47
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles partially differs from that
shown in » Fig. 23 on page 43. The symbols which mark the positions of the
controls are identical.
WARNING■ Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by other
oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is dark or
if visibility is poor.■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.
■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
NoteThe headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched on,
the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, although the
headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist has no influ-
ence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking and low beam lights
Fig. 23
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
Light switch positions » Fig. 23 .
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 47
Switch on low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights) Switch on the front fog lights » page 46
Switch on the rear fog lights » page 46
Note
■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible warning signal is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's door is closed (ignition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate the
parked vehicle if necessary.■
Always turn the light switch to the 0 position if you are leaving the vehicle
and don't want to use the parking light.
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43Lights and visibility

Switching on the side lights on both sides ›Turn the light switch » Fig. 23 on page 43 to the  position and lock the vehi-
cle.
Note
■ The parking light  can only be activated if the ignition is switched off.■If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
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Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior lighting - version 1
48
Interior lighting - version 2
49
Rear interior light
49
Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side
49
Luggage compartment light
49
Interior lighting - version 1
Fig. 28
Interior lighting – version 1
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 48.
Positions of sliding switch
A
» Fig. 28 .
Switch on
Switch off (middle position)
Control by the door contact switch
The reading lights can be turned on or off by pressing switch
B
» Fig. 28 .
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch
A
» Fig. 28 is
in the  position), the light will come on when one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch
A
» Fig. 28 in
the 
position), the light will go off when one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if switch
A
» Fig. 28 is in the 
position, the interior
light goes out after 10 minutes to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
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48Using the system

Removing and refitting the variable loading floorFig. 51
Fold up variable loading floor/remove
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 62.
Removing
›
Unlock the variable loading floor by turning the securing bolts
A
around 180°
anticlockwise » Fig. 51.
›
Fold up the loading floor by moving it in the direction of the arrow
B
.
›
Fold up the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 51 and
remove by pulling in the direction of the arrow
2
Fitting
›
Fold up the variable loading floor and place it on the carrier rails.
›
Fold out the variable loading floor.
›
Lock the variable loading floor by turning the locking bolt
A
to the right by ap-
prox. 180°.
WARNINGEnsure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when fitting the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a risk of
injury for the occupants.
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Removing and installing carrier railsFig. 52
Slacken check points/remove carrier rails
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 62.
Removing
›
Undo the securing points
B
» Fig. 52 on the carrier rails using the vehicle key or
a flat screwdriver.
›
Grasp the carrier rail
A
at position
1
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow. You can take out the removable storage compartments in order to fa-
cilitate the removal » page 75, Storage compartments in the boot .
›
Grasp the carrier rail
A
at position
2
and slacken it by pulling in the direction
of arrow.
›
The carrier rail on the other side of the luggage compartment can be removed in
the same way.
Fitting
›
Position the carrier rails on the sides of the boot.
›
Press the two securing points
B
» Fig. 52 on each carrier rail to the stop.
›
Check the attachment of the carrier rails by pulling it.
WARNINGEnsure that the carrier rails and variable loading floor are correctly fastened
when fitting the variable loading floor. If this is not the case, there is a risk of
injury for the occupants.
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63Seats and storage

Removing›Pull the ashtray » Fig. 62 out and up.
Fitting›
Insert the ashtray vertically.
WARNINGNever put flammable objects in the ashtray – there is a risk of fire.
CAUTION
Do not hold the ashtray by the cover when removing it – there is a risk of it break- ing.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 63
Centre console: Cigarette lighter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 69.
Operating the cigarette lighter
›
Press in the button in the cigarette lighter » Fig. 63.
›
Wait until the button pops forward.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
WARNING■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns.■
The cigarette lighter also operates when the ignition is switched off or the
ignition key withdrawn. Therefore never leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle.
Note
■ The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12Volt socket for electrical ap-
pliances » page 70 .■
Further information » page 147, Services, modifications and technical altera-
tions .
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12-volt power outlet
Fig. 64
Boot: Power socket
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 69.
Overview of the 12-volt power socket
In the front centre console » Fig. 63 on page 70.
In the luggage compartment » Fig. 64.
Using the power socket
›
Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter, or open the cover for
the power socket.
›
Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
Further information » page 147, Services, modifications and technical alterations .
70Using the system

WARNING■Improper use of the 12-volt power socket and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The 12-volt power socket
and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn.
■
If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately.
CAUTION
■ The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical
accessories with a total power uptake of up to 120 watt.■
Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the
battery of the vehicle – there is a risk of the battery discharging.
■
Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket.
■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■
Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Clothes hook
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 69.
The clothes hooks are located on the handle of the headliner above each of the
rear doors.
WARNING■ Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to
the rear.■
Only use the hooks for hanging light items of clothing and ensure that there
are no heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this
may reduce the effectiveness of head airbags.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
Car park ticket holder
Fig. 65
Windscreen: Parking ticket hold-
er
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 69.
The note holder is designed e.g. for attaching car park tickets.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before starting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision.
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71Seats and storage

Disconnecting the connection
› By withdrawing the ignition key.
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting the user in the
Bluetooth - Users menu item in the MAXI DOT
display.
Solving connection problems
Check the operating status of the mobile phone if the system reports No paired
phone found .
› Is the mobile phone switched on?
› Is the PIN code entered?
› Is Bluetooth ®
active?
› Is the visibility of the mobile phone active?
› Has the mobile phone already been paired with the hands-free system?
Note
■
If a suitable adapter is available for your mobile phone, only use your mobile
phone in the adapter inserted in the telephone mount so that the radiation in the
vehicle drops to a minimum.■
Placing the mobile phone in the adapter inserted in the telephone mount en-
sures optimum sending and receiving power.
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Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 86.
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)a phone is connected to the hands-free system.The hands-free system is visible to other devices.A multimedia unit is connected to the hands-free system.a)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
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Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 86.
The following menu items can be selected from the Phone menu.
■ Phone book
■ Dial number 1)
■ Call lists
■ Voice mailbox
■ Bluetooth 1)
■ Settings 2)
■ Back
Phone book
The Phone book menu item lists the contacts downloaded from the telephone
memory and the mobile phone SIM card.
Dial number
Any telephone number can be entered in the Dial number menu item. The re-
quired numbers must be selected one after the other using adjustment wheel
and confirmed by pressing the adjustment wheel. You can select digits 0-9, sym-
bols 
, 
, , # and the Cancel, Call and Delete functions.
Call lists
The following menu items can be selected in the Call lists menu item.
■ Missed calls
■ Dialled numbers
■ Received calls
Voice mailbox
In the Voice mailbox menu item, you can set the number of the voice mailbox 1)
and then dial the number.
Bluetooth
The following menu items can be selected from the Bluetooth menu item.
■ User - Overview of the stored users
■ New user - Search for new mobile phones in reception range
■ Visibility - Switches on the visibility of the phone for other devices 
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1)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the navi-
gation system menu; refer to the » Operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system .
2)
This function is not available in vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
90Using the system

It is still fully possible to steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en-gine is not running (e.g. when towing). However, greater physical effort is re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
CAUTION
You will place great stresses on the power steering system if the steering is
turned to full lock when the vehicle is stationary. Turning the steering to full lock
in such a situation will be accompanied by noises. Never leave the steering wheel at full lock for more than 15 seconds when the engine is running - there is a risk of
damaging the power steering.
Starting and stopping the engine
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
97
Ignition lock
97
Starting the engine
97
Switching off the engine
98
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When the vehicle is travelling with the engine off, the ignition key must al-
ways be in position 2 » Fig. 86 on page 97 (ignition switched on). This posi-
tion is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it
could result in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – there is the risk of
an accident.■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could lock – there is the risk of an accident.
WARNING (Continued)■ When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine – there is the risk of an accident or injury.■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle has come to a halt – there is
the risk of an accident.
WARNING■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The en-
gine's exhaust gases also contain the odourless and colourless carbon mon-
oxide, a poisonous gas – risk of death. ■ Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
CAUTION
■The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is activa-
ted when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 86 on page 97.
■
If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump may have a fault. Check the fuse and replace, if necessary » page 192 or
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
■
Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start
aid » page 187 , Jump-starting .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and high engine loads until the engine
has yet reached its operating temperature – there is a risk of damaging the en-
gine.■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off. 
96Driving

For the sake of the environmentDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
Note
The radiator fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 minutes
after the ignition has been switched off.
Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 96.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used. The MAXI DOT display shows the following:
Immobilizer active.
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Ignition lock
Fig. 86
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lockFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 96.
Petrol engines » Fig. 86
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Diesel engines » Fig. 86
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the steer-
ing can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
Starting engine
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot be turned or can only be turned with
difficulty to position
2
» Fig. 86 , move the steering wheel back and forth and the
steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 96.
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light 
lights up after the ignition has been switched on. Start the
engine once the 
warning light has gone out.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating pe- riod otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever to position P or
N and firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Switch on the ignition
2
» Fig. 86 on page 97. 
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