2014 SKODA FABIA key

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The cap must engage firmly.
Removing/installing the towing eye›
Manually screw the towing eye as far as it will go in the direction of the ar-
row
3
» Fig. 181 » .
For tightening purposes, we recommend, for example, using the wheel
wrench, towing eye from another vehicle or a similar object that can be pushed through the eye.
›
Unscrew the towing eye against the direction of the arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe towing eye must always be screwed in fully and firmly tightened, oth-
erwise the towing eye can tear when towing in or tow-starting.
Rear towing eye
Fig. 182
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 182.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with
a factory fitted tow hitch » page 127, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTIONThe detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
177
Synchronising the remote control
178
CAUTION
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 183
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key. 
177Emergency equipment, and self-help

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» Fig. 183 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region B.›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 178.
Note
Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover to
be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key maynot be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
178
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
179
Unlock the boot lid
179
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
179Unlocking/locking the driver's doorFig. 184
Handle on the driver's door: Covered lock cylinder / lock cylinder
with key
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover » Fig. 184.
›
Open the cover in the direction of the arrow.
›
Release the door handle.
›
For vehicles with LHD insert the remote control key with the buttons facing
up into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
For vehicles with RHD insert the remote control key directed with buttons
down into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
›
Replace the cap in its original position.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.178Do-it-yourself

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Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder. It is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 185 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
Unlock the boot lid
Fig. 186
Unlocking the boot lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 186 as
far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the tailgate.
Selector lever-emergency unlockingFig. 187
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the arrow range
1
» Fig. 187
and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.
›
With one finger, push the yellow plastic element in the direction of arrow
3
down to the stop.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the selector lever to N.
The selector lever will be locked once more if it is moved again to P.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
180
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
180WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.179Emergency equipment, and self-help

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Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 181 first.
No.Power consumer1Left parking light, parking light, high-mounted brake light2Central locking system3Relay for ignition4Right-hand light, rear fog light, license plate light5Power windows - driver6Central control unit, interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), selector
lever of the automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), ESC (only with-
out KESSY), control unit for trailer detection (only without KESSY),
power steering (only without KESSY), airbag (only without KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Radio display1312 volt socket in luggage compartment14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic gearbox), diagnostic connector, headlight
flasher, SmartGate controller, rain sensor, light sensorNo.Power consumer15Control unit for air conditioning system, selector lever of the auto-
matic gearbox16Instrument cluster17Alarm system, horn18Not assigned19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front- and rear windscreen wiper system23Not assigned24Blower fan for air conditioning system, heating, control unit for air
conditioning, heating25Not assigned26Switch for front seat heating27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29Airbag (only with KESSY)
30
Power windows, light switches, reverse light switches, control unit
for air conditioning system, control unit for park assist, exterior mir-
ror, power feed for centre button strip, power feed for side button
strip, interior mirror31Fuel pump, control unit for radiator fan, cruise control, coil of the re-
lay for the front and rear windscreen wipers32Diagnostic connector, headlight range adjustment33Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Heated front seats37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned41Rear window heater 182Do-it-yourself

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 204
Removing the fog lamp / changing bulb for fog light switch
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 167 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 204.
›
Grasp the guard with the hand and remove by pulling in the direction of the
arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit » page 167.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Push in the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 204 .
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
7
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
6
as far as the stop.
› Attach the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 204 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 205
Remove the licence plate light
Fig. 206
Remove the cover / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 205 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the cap of the lamp in range
A
and in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 206 . 
189Fuses and light bulbs

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Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power outlet
78
A
abroad lead-free petrol
148
Abroad Headlights
64
ABS Operation
115
Warning light33
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles139
Accessories136
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
69
headrests70
Seat70
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
Adjustment Headlight beam
60
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
138
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
138
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning light
38
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
95
Airbag14
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
138
Deactivating18
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Head airbag18
Side airbag17
Switching off the front passenger airbag19
Warning light34
Airbag system14
Air conditioning94
Climatronic97
manual air conditioning97
Recirculated air mode96
Air outlet vents95
Alarm Switching off
54
Triggering54
Alcantara cleaning
145
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
142
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)115
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
54
Trailer134
Anti-theft wheel bolts 169
Armrest72
artificial leather145
Ashtray77
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
129
bar ball, Step 2130
Assist systems114
Auto-check control39
Automatic driving lamp control61
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
179
Selector lever lock110
Starting-off and driving111
Tiptronic110
Using the selector lever109
Automatic gearbox modes109
Automatic load deactivation159
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
110
Automatic transmission108
Kickdown111
Selector lever lock110
Automatic Transmission Malfunction
36
Warning light36
warning messages36
AUX82
Avoiding damage to your vehicle113
B
Ball head Check fitting
130
Ready position128, 129
Battery In the remote control key
177
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bicycle carrier90
Bonnet Closing
151
Opening151
Boot Class N1 vehicles
88
Hooks85
See Boot lid56
Boot lid automatic locking
56
Closing56
Opening56
Brake Assist (HBA)115
Brake booster106
brake fluid specification
156
Brake fluid155
Checking156
Information messages32
Brake pedal (automatic transmission) Indicator light
35
200Index

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Control elements96
Exterior mirrors69
Seats71
HHC116
Hill Start Assist (HHC)116
Hitch127
Drawback load127
Hooks85
Horn26
I
Ice scrapers
142
Ignition lock101
Immobilizer100
Individual settings Locking
52
Unlocking52
Inertia reel13
Information system39
Compass point display45
Door warning39
Gear recommendation39
MAXI DOT display42
Multifunction display40
operation40
Service interval display46
Information system operation40
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster27
Auto-check control39
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Fuel gauge30
Overview28
Revolution counter28
Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care144
Natural leather145
interior light Front
64
Interior monitor55
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
167
Maintenance143
Jacking points Raise vehicle
170
Jump-starting174
K
KESSY Locking
51
Unlocking51
Key Locking
50
Start the engine101
Stopping the engine101
Switch off the ignition101
Switch on the ignition101
Unlocking50
L
Lamp failure Warning light
37
Lamps Warning light
37
Leather Natural leather care
145
LEAVING HOME63
Lever Main beam
61
Turn signal61
Levers Windscreen wipers
67
LightCockpit64
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME63
Fog lights with CORNER function62
Lighting Luggage compartment
83
Lights59
Automatic driving lamp control61
Daylight running60
Fog lights62
Hazard warning light system63
Headlight flasher61
Headlight range adjustment60
Low beam60
Main beam61
parking lights60
Parking lights63
Rear fog light62
Replacing bulbs184
Switching on and off60
Turn signal61
Warning lights31
Locking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Key50
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
53
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
179
Low beam60
Luggage compartment83
Cover86
Fastening elements84
Fixing nets84
Flexible storage compartment88
Lighting83
Storage compartments under the floor87
unlock manually179
204Index

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Power Steering Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door58
Force limitation58
Practical equipment Net pockets on the front seat rests
82
Reflective Vest166
Practical features Storage pockets on the front seats
81
Waste container78
Protective foils142
R
Radiator fan
152
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle170
Rear interior light
65
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
69
Rear fog light62
Warning light33
Rear mirror68
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
68
Rear window - heater65
Recirculated air mode96
Refuelling147
Fuel147
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery177
Synchronisation process178
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery177
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
131
bar ball, Step 2131
Repairs and technical alterations136
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
189
Bulb in rear light190
Bulbs184
High beam bulb (halogen projection-type head- lamp)
187
High beam bulb (halogen projector headlights) 188 Low beam and high beam bulb (halogen head- lights)
186
parking light bulb187
Rear window wiper blade180
turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Vehicle battery159
windscreen wiper blades180
Replenishing Coolant
155
Engine oil154
Windscreen washer fluid152
Reserve fuel Warning light
35
Revolution counter28
Rims160
Roller blind Luggage compartment cover
87
Roof Load
94
Roof rack93
mounting points94
Roof load94
Rubber seals141
Running-in Brake linings111
Engine111
Tyres111
S
SAFE see SafeLock
52
SafeLock52
SAFELOCK see SafeLock
52
Safety8
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position8
Headrests70
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy111
Save fuel111
Seals Vehicle care
141
Seat Adjusting
70
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening13
Seatbelts Inertia reels
13
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
12
Seat features71
Seats Armrest
72
Headrests70
Heating71
206Index