2014 SKODA FABIA light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinderFig. 33
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 49 first.
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
Read and observe
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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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the key with which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compart-
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
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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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If the warning icon in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red warning light B
» Fig. 34 on page 50 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key the battery is dead.
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 177.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
54
Interior monitor and towing protection
55
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against theft and
break-in.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 55.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 55.
› Sudden and significant voltage failure of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 133, Trailer, connect and disconnect .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 54 first.
Activating
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after
the vehicle is locked.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is unlocked. If
the vehicle is not opened within 45 seconds, the alarm system is automatically
activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
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Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
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The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
The tow-away protection triggers the alarm if a vehicle is registered as being
on an inclination.
Activating
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically af-
ter the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 40 on the B column on the driver's side.
The illumination of the symbol  in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.
CAUTION■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.■
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked, even if
the SafeLock system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not acti-
vated.
Tailgate
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
56
Automatic locking of the boot lid
56WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the
lid was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning.
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, as otherwise
this could crack – risk of injury.
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Note
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated
when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.55Unlocking and opening

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NoteWhen driving always use the existing heater, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.
Mechanical window lefter
Fig. 42
Window operation: left / right
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan-
ically.
Opening
Turn the winder in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 42 .
Closing
Turn the winder in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 42 .
Electric WindowsElectric WindowsFig. 43
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1 / version 2
Read and observe
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The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the front windows - Variant 1 or
the front and rear windows - Variant 2 be operated with the door buttons
» Fig. 43 .
Buttons for window levers Front door left
Front door right
Rear door, left
Rear door, right
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
In Variant 2 » Fig. 43thedriver's window can be automatically fully opened by
pressing the button briefly until it stops. When pressed again or after with-
drawing the button, the window will stop.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
In Variant 2 » Fig. 43the driver's window can be automatically closed com-
pletely by drawing the button to the stop. When drawn again or after pressing
the button, the window will stop.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 43 .
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the indicator light 
in the
button
E
lights up.
WARNINGPower windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with a
force limiter (only applies to the Variant 2 ) » page 58 . If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of
injury.■
If the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that for safety reasons the but-
tons in the rear doors are disabled with the button
E
» Fig. 43 .
CAUTION
■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the win-
dow is closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
■
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window
» page 58 .
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheater.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heater protection has cooled down.Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doorsFig. 44
Window winder button
Read and observe and on page 56 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Force limitation
Only version 2 of the power windows is equipped with the power limiter (does
not apply to the passenger window).
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres. 
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ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.WARNING■ Variant 1 of the power window » Fig. 43 on page 57 has no force limiter.
The windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury.■
The passenger window in variant 2 of the power window » Fig. 43 on
page 57 has no force limiter. The window should nevertheless be closed
carefully – risk of injury!
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The electric window levers do not work if the vehicle battery has been discon-nected and connected again while a window was open. The system must be
activated.
Activation sequence:
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 seconds, and keep it
pressed down.
Lights and visibility
Lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
60
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
60
Turn signal and main beam
61
Automatic driving lamp control
61
Fog lights
62
Fog lights with the CORNER function
62
Rear fog light
62
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
63
Hazard warning light system
63
Parking lights
63
Driving abroad
64
The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 45 on page 60 . The symbols which mark the positions of
the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 143, Headlight glasses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The automatic driving lamp control 
only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions. 
59Lights and visibility