2014 SKODA FABIA warning light

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on page 32 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light 
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's manual!
STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated.
GEARBOX OVERHEATED
› 

do not continue to drive! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
If the warning light does not go out, do not continue driving. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Workshop!
GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Reverse gear not available.
GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox
GEARBOX ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Rear seat belt warning light
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 illuminates - a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 illuminates - a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
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on page 32 first.
 illuminates - while the engine is running the battery is not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light  the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
 Coolant
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on page 32 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Check coolant! Owner's manual!
ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant level
» page 155 , Checking the coolant level .
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  illumi-
nated again after ignition on, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.
› Switch off the ignition.
› Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and the fan fuse are OK and the warning light  illuminates
again after ignition on 
do not continue to drive!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Owner's manual!
ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
› Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
› Continue your journey only after the warning light
 has disappeared.
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on page 32 first.
 
flashes - the engine oil pressure is too low.
Oil pressure: stop! Owner's manual!
STOP VEHICLE OIL PRESSURE
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
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 specialist garage.
CAUTION
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil un-
der the current circumstances!  Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Engine oil level
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on page 32 first.
Engine oil level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Oil level: add oil!
ADD OIL
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up
if necessary.
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 sec-
onds. If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on
again after driving about 100 km.
Engine oil level too high
  Illumi-
nates
Reduce oil level!
OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
In the event of a high oil level, seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Fault on the engine oil level sensor
  Illumi-
nates
Oil sensor: workshop!
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOPSeek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with engine oil un-
der the current circumstances!  Switch off the engine and seek assistance
from a specialist garage.
 Lamp failure
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on page 32 first.

 illuminates - one of the lamps is defective. A message will appear con-
cerning the affected lamp.
An example message in the display of the instrument cluster Check right dipped headlight beam!
DIPPED HEADLIGHT CHECK RIGHT
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
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on page 32 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.

 Illuminates - the filter is clogged with soot.
To clean the filter, and where traffic conditions permit »
, drive as follows for
at least 15 minutes or until the indicator light  goes out.
4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic transmission: Position D/S).
Vehicle speed at least 70 km/h.
Engine speed between 1,800-2,500 rpm.
If the filter is properly cleaned, the warning light  extinguishes.
If the filter is not properly cleaned, the warning light  does not go out and
the warning light  begins to flash.
Particulate filter: owner's manual!
PARTICLE FILTER OWNER MANUAL
Seek help from a specialist garage. 
37Instruments and warning lights

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING■Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions. The recommendations indicated by the warning
light must not tempt you to disregard the national regulations for road traf-
fic.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
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on page 32 first.

 illuminates - the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
Add washer fluid!
WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP
›
Fill up the windscreen washer fluid.
  START-STOP system
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on page 32 first.
The warning lights 
 indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 104 , START-STOPsystem .
 Display of a low temperature
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on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the outside temperature is below +4° C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
 Distance warning (front assistant)
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on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Information on the Front Assistant system » page 122.
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front assistant)
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on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automati-
cally triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Information on the Front Assistant system » page 122.
 Service
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on page 32 first.
 illuminates - note regarding a due service appointment
» page 46, Service
interval display .
38Operation

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Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
39
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
39
Auto-check control
39
Gear recommendation
39
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
› Driving data (multifunction display)
» page 40.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 42.
› Service interval display
» page 46.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic transmission
» page 109.
› Information and alerts in the Assist systems
» page 114.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
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on page 39 first.
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h. The audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
Auto-check control
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on page 39 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on.
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi- cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the warning lights 
(danger) or  (warning) continue to be indicated without information for the
driver.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 26
Information on the selected
gear / gear recommendation
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A suitable gear is engaged, if necessary, a recommendation to shift to high or
lower gear is displayed.
A suitably engaged gear helps to reduce the fuel consumption and assist the
service life and reliability of the engine.
Display » Fig. 26
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
Besides showing the engaged gear, the arrow icon  and the recommended
gear are displayed. 
39Information system

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Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
50
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
50
Opening/closing the door
50
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
51
SafeLock
52
Individual settings
52
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
53
Child safety lock
53
Malfunctions
53
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following is true after
unlocking
› The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, comes on.
› The SafeLock system is switched off.
› The warning icon in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to
prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following is true after
locking
› The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
›The interior light switched by the door contact goes off.
› The SafeLock system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle doors have been
locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of accident! These individuals would
possibly not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help them-
selves. At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) impair the function of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres away
» page 177 .
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Always check that the vehicle is locked before leaving it.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Note
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the
vehicle.49Unlocking and opening

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Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
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The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door » .
Unlocking / locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 33
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
To unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control key via the lock cylinder,
first remove the cap of the lock cylinder » page 178.
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 34
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 49 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 34
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for folding the key in/out
Warning light
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Briefly pressing the symbol key 
unlocks the boot lid. After unlocking, the
boot lid can be opened with the button in the handle above the number plate.
Pressing and holding the symbol key 
releases the boot lid (partially
opened).
If the boot lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol 
on the remote
control key, then the lid is automatically locked after closing.
You can set a lock delay » page 56.
CAUTION
■
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal inter-
ference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.
■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
Note
For vehicles with the anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can addi-
tionally also be enabled / disabled when unlocking / locking » Infotainment
manual , chapter Vehicle settings (key CAR) .
Opening/closing the door
Fig. 35
Door handle 
AB50Operation

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Door opening lever - Variant 1 / Variant 2
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Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 35.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while the vehicle is being driven – danger to life.■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
sweep – risk of injury.
■
An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on a slope – risk of injury.
■
Never drive with the doors open - danger to life!
Unlocking / locking - KESSYFig. 37
The front door handle
Read and observe
and on page 49 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key » Fig. 37.
Unlocking
Locking
Unlocking
›
Grasp the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
-  -
» Fig. 37 with
the whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
-  -
» Fig. 37 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » Fig. 41 on page 56 .
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
-  -
, it will not be possible to unlock it
again in the following 2 seconds via the sensor
-  -
- prevents accidental un-
locking.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key with which the vehicle has been unlocked is left in the passenger
compartment, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The turn signal lights
flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been unlocked again. If no
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
locked again. 
51Unlocking and opening

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ment, the boot lid is released (partially opened). The turn signal lights flash
four times as an indication that the vehicle has been unlocked again. The lug-
gage compartment lid remains released(partially open). The other doors re-
main locked.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the an-
ti-theft alarm system, .
System fault
If there is a fault in the system, the following message will appear in the dis- play of the instrument cluster.
Keyless access system faulty.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
CAUTION
■ Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand
and the grip sensor.■
Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.
■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
■
The vehicle cannot be locked if the ignition has not been turned off.
SafeLock
Read and observe
and on page 49 first.
The door locks are locked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. The vehicle cannot now be opened from the inside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instru- ment cluster after switching off the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!
CHECK SAFELOCK
Switching off
The SafeLock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
› By disabling interior monitoring
» page 55, Interior monitor and towing pro-
tection .
If the vehicle is locked and the SafeLock system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on the opening lever.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switch-off display
The warning icon in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash regularly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the SafeLock system activated, no-one may remain
in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or open a
window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescu-
ers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Individual settings
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and on page 49 first.
The following functions of the central locking system can be set individually
» Infotainment user manual , chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
Opening a single door
The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap.
The other doors and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after be-
ing opened again.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the
fuel filler flap. The other doors and the boot lid remain locked and are only un-
locked after being opened again.
Unlock all doors
The function allows you to unlock all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap. 
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