2014 SKODA FABIA wheel

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Locations of the airbags / gas filled airbags
Fig. 8
Safe distance to steering wheel
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbags offer additional pro-
tection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The driver's front airbag is located in the steering wheel, the front passenger
airbag is located in the instrument panel above the glove compartment » Fig. 7
-  .
The airbags inflate in front of the driver and front passenger when they are
deployed » Fig. 7 -
 . The forward movement of the driver and of the front
passenger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag
and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
WARNINGInformation on correct seating position■For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 8 . Not
keeping to this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not
be able to properly protect you – risk of death! The front seats and the
head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body
size of the occupant.
■
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNINGFront airbag and transporting children■Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!■
It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if you are using a
child seat on the front passenger seat in which the child is carried with its
back facing the direction of travel » page 18, Deactivating airbags . If this
is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries
if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child on the
front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regulations re-
garding the use of child safety seats.
WARNINGGeneral information■The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash pan-
el on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or
modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth
that is dry or has been moistened with water. No objects (such as cup hold-
ers, mobile phone mounts, etc.) are to be attached to the covers of the air-
bag modules or be located within their immediate vicinity.■
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module
in the dash panel. 
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wheel.■
In vehicles with front passenger airbags, the lettering 
is located on the
dash panel on the passenger side.
Side airbags
Fig. 9
Location of the side airbag in the driver's seat / gas-filled airbag
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbags provide additional pro-
tection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of passengers in the ve-
hicle.
The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the
front seats » Fig. 9 - 
.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated airbag » Fig. 9 - 
the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach
and pelvis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
WARNINGInformation on correct seating position■Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side
airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This ap-
plies in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable
child safety seat » page 22, Child safety and side airbag .WARNING (Continued)■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No accesso-
ries, such as cup holders, should be attached to the doors.■
If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling, they may
be exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This
can result in serious injuries » page 20, Child seat .
WARNING■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
there is a risk of injury!■
The airbag control unit operates using pressure sensors located in the
front doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the
doors or door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Further
information » page 138, Airbags .
■
Ensure that there are no excessive forces, such as violent knocks, kicks
etc., which impact on the backrests of the seats, otherwise the system may
be damaged. The side airbags would not be deployed in such a case!
■
Any seat or protective covers which you fit to the driver or front passen-
ger seats must only be of the type expressly authorized by ŠKODA. In view
of the fact that the airbag inflates out of the backrest of the seat, use of
non-approved seat or protective covers would considerably impair the pro-
tective function of the side airbag.
■
Any damage to the original seat covers in the area of the side airbag mod-
ule must be repaired without delay by your specialist garage.
■
The airbag modules in the front seats must not display any damage,
cracks or deep scratches. It is not permissible to use force in order to open
the modules.
Note
In vehicles with side airbags, a label with the lettering  is located on the
front seat backrests.17Airbag system

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Location of the head airbag / gas-filled head airbag
In the event of a severe side collision, the head airbags offer additional protec-
tion for the head and neck area of passengers.
The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior
of the car » Fig. 10 -
 .
The airbag covers the windows of the front and rear doors, as well as the door
pillar when it is deployed » Fig. 10 -
 .
Head impact with interior parts is reduced by the inflated head airbag. The re-
duction in any impact to the head and the resultant minimizing of any move-
ments of the head additionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area.
WARNING■ There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head air-
bags which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.■
Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of
clothing. Additionally, clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items
of clothing.
■
The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head
airbags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in
the event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated,
parts of the accessories fitted could, conditions permitting, be thrown into
the interior of the car and injure the occupants » page 136.
WARNING (Continued)■
When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted
to the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the
head airbag is deployed.■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering  can be seen on the B column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
18
Switching off the front passenger airbag
19
Deactivating airbags
The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.
If you sell your vehicle, pass on the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Take care to ensure that the information relating to the possibility
of deactivating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should, for example, be considered only in the
following cases.
› When using a child seat on the front passenger seat, in which the child has
its back to the vehicle's direction of travel (in some countries this must be in
the direction of travel due to different legal regulations applying) » page 20,
Transporting children safely .
› If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ›If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
› If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 11 on page 19 - 
.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 34, 
Airbag system .
Note
A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehi-
cle can/must be deactivated.
Switching off the front passenger airbag
Fig. 11
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning light
for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 11 - 
Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch
» Fig. 11  carefully into the
position .›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light 

in the text 

» Fig. 11 - 
lights
up after the ignition is switched on.
When the airbag is switched off, the indicator light 

illuminates continu-
ously with the ignition on. This disappears after switching off the ignition.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 11
 carefully into the
position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light
 in the text


» Fig. 11 -
 lights
up after the ignition is switched on.
When the airbag is switched on again, the indicator light  will go out 65
seconds after switching on the ignition.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 



warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag can be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!19Airbag system

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Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
57
Door opening lever
50
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
69
Air outlet vent
95
Parking ticket holder
75
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
› Speed regulating system
118
›Speed limiter
120
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
16
›With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
27
Operating lever: › Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
›Information system
39
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Storage compartment
76
›Infotainment
» User manual for Infotainment
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
95
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted: › 
Left seat heating
71
› 
Rear window heater
65
› 
Central locking system
53
› 
Hazard warning light system button
63
› 



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
19
› 
Right seat heating
71
Interior rear-view mirror
6812345678910111213Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
» User manual Infotainment
Front passenger airbag16
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet vent
95
Power window in the front passenger door
58
Door opening lever
50
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
104
› 
Stability Control (ESC deactivation / activation of the ASR)
114
› 
Parking aid
116
› 
Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
125
Light switch
60
Bonnet release lever
151
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
60
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
101
Fuse box
181
Pedals
108
Cup holder:
76
› with ashtray
77
›with multimedia support
79
Coin and credit card holder
76
Handbrake lever
107
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gear shift lever (manual gearbox)
108
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
109
Storage compartment
76
USB / AUX input
» Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING■Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 63. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 149 , Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
Release the handbrake!
RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: owner's manual!
BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid.
WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 33 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of an accident occurring!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened the seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h the warning light 
flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
  Power Steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
 illuminates - this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 illuminates - this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defective (engine start push-button)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering lock faulty. Stop!
STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment etc.), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: workshop!
STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock not unlocked (engine start push-button)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!
MOVE STEERING WHEEL 32Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ›Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - the ESC or TCS is currently being accessed.
ESC or TCS fault
 Illumi-
nates
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)
ESC ERROR
or
 Illumi-
nates
Error: traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
› Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information on the ESC system » page 114, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 115, Traction control (TCS) .
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the TCS -System is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABS
ABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 32 ,  Brake system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of an accident occurring!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance. 
33Instruments and warning lights

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 Glow plug system (diesel engine)Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
 illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: airbag
AIRBAG ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on;
 in the letters



 in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 19.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.
AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGIf a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not being
triggered in the event of an accident! Therefore, this must be checked im-
mediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates - in one of the tyres there was a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 161 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 168 or use the repair kit » page 172.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 126.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit - there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage. 

34Operation