2014 SKODA FABIA check engine

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and on page 94 first.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5°C, there is a problem in the system. This can be because of the following.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessary
» page 182 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 29.
If you are not able to resolve the fault yourself, or if the cooling output has re- duced, switch off the cooling system and obtain assistance from a specialist
garage.
99Heating and air conditioning

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Brakes and parking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information for braking
106
Handbrake
107
Parking
107WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident.■
The clutch pedal must be depressed when braking on a vehicle with man-
ual transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise,
the functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of accident!
■
When leaving the vehicle never leave persons leave unattended in the
vehicle who could release the brake. The vehicle might then move off – risk
of accident.
■
Observe the recommendations on the new brake pads » page 111.
CAUTION
Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not nec-
essary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer brak-
ing distance and excessive wear.
Information for braking
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv-
ing style.
The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in towns
and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted.
Under these severe conditions , the thickness of the brake pads must also be
checked by a specialist garage between services.
Wet roads or road salt
The performance of the brakes can be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads may be moist or have a coating of ice or layer of salt on them in winter.
The brakes are cleaned and dried by applying the brakes several times »
.
Corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads occur if the vehicle has
been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking
system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times »
.
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
flashes automatically.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af- ter accelerating or driving off again.
Fault in the brake system
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, there may be a fault in the brake
system.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately as you will not know how great the damage is.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The fluid level is monitored electronically » page 32,
 Brake system
.
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. 
106Driving

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the trip from the start, takes less than 30 minutes, then the assessment
takes in information from the previous trip (the bars are shown in dark green).E
Average fuel consumption
In the function key, the average fuel consumption from the start is displayed.
When you press the function key a detailed overview of the average fuel con-
sumption during the last 30 minutes is shown.
If the trip from the start, takes less than 30 minutes, then the average fuel
consumption takes in information from the previous trip (the bars are shown in
dark green).
F
Symbols in the display
The display may show the following four symbols, which give information on
the current driving style.
Ecological trip
The current speed has a negative effect on fuel consumption. The driving is not liquid, drive with anticipation.
Recommended gear.
Tips for reducing fuel consumption
When tapping the “Page” the display shows useful tips on how to reduce fuel consumption. These tips can to be helpful to drive more economically.
Note
■ Resetting the single-trip memory “from start” also resets the average con-
sumption E and the driving assessment D.■
With some Infotainment types changing the units for the fuel consumption
indicator causes the resetting of the average fuel consumption values
E
.
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving Tips
113
Driving through water
113
This section of the manual contains important information on preventing dam-
age to the vehicle while driving.
Driving Tips
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-
ters » page 192 , Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.WARNING■ Always adjust your driving to the current terrain and weather conditions.
Excessive speed or incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the
vehicle and lead to serious injuries.■
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the vehicle can get damaged.■
Any objects that get trapped under the vehicle floor must be removed as
soon as possible. These objects can damage the fuel lines, the brake system,
seals and other parts of the vehicle.
■
Drive slowly in unknown terrain and watch out for unexpected obstacles,
such as potholes, rocks, stumps, etc.
■
Check up on confusing sections of unpaved roads before travelling on them
and consider whether such travelling is possible without risk.
Driving through water
Fig. 122
Maximum permissible water lev-
el when driving through water
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided
when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads). 
113Starting-off and driving

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
122
Operation
123
Distance warning (dangerous distance)
123
Warning and automatic braking
123
Disable / enable
124
Information messages
124
The Front Assistant (from here on only referred to as the system) warns you of
the danger of a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehi-
cle and tries to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically
applying the brakes as appropriate.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » Fig. 135 on
page 122 .
WARNING■
The system only serves as an assistance and does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility for the vehicle operation.■
The system has physical and system-related limitations. For this reason,
the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system responses in
certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and ready to inter-
vene!
■
Always adapt your speed and safety proximity to the vehicle ahead to the
current visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
■
The increased passenger protection afforded through the system must
not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise – risk of accident!
■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.Radar sensorFig. 135
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe and on page 122 first.
The radar sensor » Fig. 135(Hereinafter referred to simply as the sensor) may
detect objects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following.
› The sensor is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
› The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels, auxiliary lights
and similar.
› When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding message appears on the
display of the instrument cluster » page 124, Information messages .
WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the system. Have
the sensor checked by a specialist garage.■
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
■
The area in front and around the senor should not be obscured by labels,
auxiliary lights and similar. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer.122Driving

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The tyre pressure monitoring function monitors (hereinafter referred to only as
a system) the tyre pressure while driving.
When changing the tyre inflation pressure, the warning light illuminates 
in
the instrument cluster and an audible signal is heard.
Information on the procedure for the indication of change in tyre pressure val- ues » page 34 .
The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed tyre
pressure and this pressure values are stored in the system.WARNING■ The correct tyre pressure values is always the driver's responsibility. The
tyre pressure should be checked regularly » page 161.■
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid loss of tyre pressure, e.g. in
the event of a sudden puncture.
Save tyre pressure values
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
The tyre pressure valuesare always stored in the system, if one of the follow-ing events is present.
› Change of tyre pressure values.
› Change one or more wheels.
› Change in position of a wheel on the vehicle.
› The warning light
in the instrument cluster.
The storage of the tyre pressure values depends on equipment, either in the
infotainment or by pressing a button.
WARNINGBefore storing the tyre pressures they must be inflated to the specified in-
flation pressure » page 161. If incorrect pressure values are storedthe sys-
tem may not warn even with a tyre pressure that is too low.
CAUTION
The tyre pressure values should be stored every 10 000 km or once a year to
ensure proper system function.Save tyre pressure values and infotainment displayFig. 139
Button for storing the pressure
values / Example of the display:
the system indicates a tyre pres-
sure change front left
Read and observe on page 126 first.
›
Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
The Infotainment switches on.
›
Press the button  in the Infotainment and then in the display the function
keys one after the other ,
Vehicle status .
›
By using the function keys

 select the menu item
Tyre Pressure Loss Indi-
cator .
›
Press the button

SET » Fig. 139 .
In addition, follow the instructions that appear on the display.
A message in the display informs about the storage of the tyre pressure val-
ues.
Note
When a warning light in the instrument cluster appears, the affected tyre
can be displayed on the infotainment » Fig. 139.126Driving

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Button for storing the pressure
values
Read and observe on page 126 first.
›
Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the symbol key 
» Fig. 140 symbol icon and hold down.
The warning light  in the instrument cluster illuminates.
An acoustic signal sounds and the warning light extinguishes informs that the
storage of the tyre pressure values has taken place.
›
Press the symbol key  icon button.
Hitch and trailer
Hitch

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
128
Adjusting the ready position
128
A correctly set ready position
129
Assembling the bar ball - 1. Step
129
Assembling the bar ball - 2. Step
130
Check proper fitting
130
Removing the bar ball - 1. Step
131
Removing the bar ball - 2. Step
131
Accessories
132
The maximum trailer drawbar load is 50 kg.
WARNING■
Check that the ball head is seated correctly and is secured in the mount-
ing recess before starting any journey.■
Do not use the ball head if it is not correctly inserted in the mounting re-
cess.
■
Do not use the towing equipment if it is damaged or incomplete.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing equipment in any way.
■
Never release the ball head while the trailer is still coupled.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
CAUTION
■ Take care with the tow bar - there is a risk of damaging the paint on the
bumper.■
When the ball rod is removed, always place the cover onto the mounting re-
cess - there is a danger of soiling the mounting recess.
Note
■ Operation and maintenance of towing device » page 144.■Tow the vehicle by means of the detachable ball rod » page 177.127Hitch and trailer

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The operating lever C automatically turns upwards in the direction of arrow4 and the release pin D pops out (both its red and green parts are visible)
» .
If the operating lever
C
does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
D
does not pop out, remove the tow bar from the mounting recess by turning the
operating lever
C
downwards as far as it can go. Clean the contact surfaces
on the tow bar and the mounting recess.
WARNING■ Carefully remove the cap for the mounting recess B - there is a risk of
hand injury.■
Keep your hands outside the operating lever's range of motion when at-
taching the ball head – there is a risk of finger injury.
■
Never attempt to pull the operating lever upwards forcibly to turn the
key. Doing so would mean the ball head is not attached correctly.
CAUTION
Remove the cover A from the rear bumper with care - there is a risk of paint
damage to the bumper and the cap.
Note
Store the caps A and B » Fig. 145 in a suitable place in the luggage compart-
ment after removal.
Assembling the bar ball - 2. Step
Fig. 147
Secure the lock and remove key / place cap on lock
Read and observe
and on page 127 first.
›
Initially carry out the first step of the ball rod assembly » page 129.
›Turn the key A in the direction of arrow 1 so that the green marking points
upwards » Fig. 147.›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Fit and press in the cap
B
on the hand-wheel lock in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» .
›
Check the ball head for secure mounting » page 130, Check proper fitting .
CAUTION
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the lock – risk of lock get-
ting dirty.
Check proper fitting
Fig. 148
Correctly secured ball head
Read and observe and on page 127 first.
Check that the ball head is fitted properly each time before use.
Correctly secured ball head » Fig. 148
The ball head does not come out of the mounting recess even after heavy
“shaking”.
Operating lever
A
is located as far up as possible.
The release pin
B
is completely exposed (both its red and green parts are
visible).
The key is removed.
The cap
B
is on the hand-wheel.
WARNINGDo not use the towing equipment unless the ball head has been properly
locked - risk of accident.130Driving

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the bar ball - 1. StepFig. 149
Remove the cap from the lock
Fig. 150
Insert the key into the lock / unlock the lock
Read and observe
and on page 127 first.
›
Remove the cover
A
from the lock in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 149 .
›
Insert the key
B
into the lock in the direction of arrow
2
, so that its green
marker points upward » Fig. 150.
›
Turn the key in the direction of arrow
3
so that the red marking points up-
wards.
WARNINGNever remove the tow bar while the trailer is still coupled.
Note
We recommend that you put the protective cap on the ball before removing
the ball head.Removing the bar ball - 2. StepFig. 151
Release tow bar
Read and observe and on page 127 first.
Removing
›
Initially carry out the first step of the ball rod disassembly » page 131.
›
Grasp the ball head from underneath » Fig. 151 .
›
Push in the release bolt
A
in the direction of arrow
1
until it stops and si-
multaneously press the operating lever
B
in the direction of arrow
2
until it
stops.
The ball head is released in this position and falls freely into the hand. If it
does not fall freely into the hand, use your other hand to push it upwards.
At the same time, the ball head latches into the ready position and is thus
ready to be built-in »
.
Subsequent steps
After removing the tow bar the following work must be carried out.
›
Insert the cover
B
» Fig. 145 on page 129 in the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
›
Fix the cap
A
» Fig. 145 on page 129 aligning it with “check mark” in the low-
er bumper area.
›
Push the cap in first on the left and right and then at the top.
WARNINGNever allow the ball head to remain unsecured in the boot. This could
cause damage to the boot upon sudden braking, and could put the safety
of the occupants at risk. 131Hitch and trailer