2014 SKODA FABIA light

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drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is reduced. The original wiping speed is
restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected. The function can be enabled or disabled in the
Infotainment » Operating instructions Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings .
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 67 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every ten squirts.The headlight washer system works under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to
be regularly cleared of snow and ice, e.g. free with a de-icing spray.
Rear mirror
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
68
Exterior mirrors
69WARNING■ Convex (curved outward) or aspherical exterior mirrors increase the field
of vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror.
These mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to
the following vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Interior mirror dimmingFig. 56
Interior mirror: manual dimming / auto-dimming / light sensor
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 56
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror dimming
Mirror with automatic dimming » Fig. 56
Light sensor
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
Mirror with automatic dimming
When the engine is switched off the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light falling on the sensors.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external devices (e.g. navigation systems) on to the windscreen
or in the vicinity of the interior mirror »
.
WARNING■
The illuminated display of an external navigation device can lead to op-
erational faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.■
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the light striking the
sensors is not affected by other objects. 
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escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory
system.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for several minutes plenty of water. If neces-
sary get medical assistance.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 57
Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 57.
The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob.
Electrically-adjustable mirrors
The knob can be moved (depending on vehicle equipment) into the following
positions » Fig. 57 - 
.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
The mirror heating only works when the engine is running.
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
To restore it to its original position, fold back from the side window until it au-
dibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.
Note
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.69Lights and visibility

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» Fig. 59 .›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be correctly set (may
not be in the bottom position) - there is a risk of fatal injury!
Note
■ The middle rear headrest is only adjustable in two positions.■For the sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the front seat backr-
ests. This headrest cannot be adjusted in height.
Headrests - removing and installing
Fig. 60
Head restraints: Removing / installing
Read and observe
on page 70 first.
The removal and installation of headrests is the same in the front and rear.
Before removal and installation of the headrests, fold the respective seat
backrest forward slightly.
›
Pull the headrest out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the
headrest in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 60 .
›
To re-insert the headrest, push it far enough down in the direction of arrow
3
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
WARNINGWith seats occupied, the respective head rests must be installed and adjus-
ted correctly - there is a risk of fatal injury!
Note
For the sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the front seat backr-
ests. These headrests cannot be removed.
Seat features
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heater
71
Armrest
72
Seat backrests
72
Rear seat
73
Front seat heater
Fig. 61
Buttons for front seat heater
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The heat output can be adjusted with the ignition on.
The heater is turned on after the engine has started.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 61
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button 
or 
» Fig. 61 . 
71Seats and headrests

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Press repeatedly to reduce the intensity of the heater until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heater is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf you or a passenger suffer from limited perception of pain and/or temper-
ature, e.g. through medication, injury or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we
recommend you do not use seat heater on the driver or front passenger
seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs which
are difficult to heal. If the seat heater is used, we recommend to make reg-
ular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the body
can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor,
who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heater in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heater. ■The seats are not occupied.
■ Items are fastened to or stored on the seats e.g. child seat, bags etc.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 146.
Note
■
If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity - level 2,
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 15 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage drops, the heater switches off automatically in order
to provide sufficient electrical power for the engine control » page 159, Auto-
matic load deactivation .
ArmrestFig. 62
Adjusting armrest
Setting the height
›
Lift the armrest fully upwards in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 62 and then
move it back down completely.
›
Move the armrest into one of the 5 locking positions.
The armrest includes a storage compartment » page 79.
Seat backrests
Fig. 63
Fold seat backrest forwards / standby position of the seat belt
The luggage compartment can be increased in size by folding the seat backr-
ests forward. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually on ve-
hicles with divided rear seats.
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adjust the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Push the head rest into the seat backrest until it clicks into position. 
72Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inserting›Insert the wire clips in the direction of arrow 3 » Fig. 64 and insert into the
brackets.
Folding backwards›
Fold the backrest in the direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 65 .
›
Place the rear seat on the eyelets
A
, so that the eyelets
A
engage in the
recesses in the plastic caps for 

B
» .
WARNINGThe rear seat must not be pulled in under the eyelets A when folding for-
wards - this would mean the rear seat could not be secured correctly.
CAUTION
The rear seat must not be pulled in under the eyelets A when being folded
back - there is a risk of damaging the rear seat.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
75
Storage compartments in the doors
75
Storage compartment on the side of front seat
75
Storage compartment in the front centre console
76
Coin and credit card holder
76
Storage compartment on the dash panel
76
Cup holders
76
Cigarette lighter
77
Ashtray
77
12-volt power outlet
78
Waste container
78
Multimedia holder
79
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
79
Glasses compartment
80
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Storage compartment under the front seat
81
Clothes hook
81
Storage pockets on the front seats
81
Net pockets on the front seat rest
82
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
82
AUX and USB inputs
82WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down while you are driving (under acceleration or when cornering) and
could distract you from the traffic - risk of accident.■
Make sure that no objects from the centre console or from other storage
compartments can get into the driver's footwell while you are driving. You
would not be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger
of causing an accident! 
74Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONDo not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 73
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Use
›
Press the igniter in as far as the stop » Fig. 73.
›
Wait until the igniter pops out.
›
Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off »
.
WARNING■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. They could operate
the lighter and get burned, start a fire or damage the interior.■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can cause
burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket for electrical
appliances.AshtrayFig. 74
Removing ashtray
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 74.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGNever put flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire.
CAUTION
Do not hold the ashtray by the cover when removing it – risk of breaking.77Transporting and practical equipment

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Opening the glasses storage box
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Opening
›
Press on the lid of the glasses storage compartment in area
A
» Fig. 79 .
The compartment folds in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
›
Swivel the lid of the glasses storage compartment against the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 79 until it audibly clicks into place.
The maximum permissible load of the glasses compartment is 250 g.
WARNING■ The compartment must only be opened when removing or inserting
glasses, and otherwise must be kept closed – risk of injury.■
The open compartment restricts the driver's view - risk of accidents!
CAUTION
■ Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - with high
temperatures there is risk of damage.■
The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle - risk of im-
pairment to the functions of the anti-theft alarm system!
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 80
Open storage compartment / interior of the storage compartment
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
Storage compartment » Fig. 80
Opening lever
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1 l
Card holder
Opening
›
Pull the handle
A
to position
1
» Fig. 80 in the direction of the arrow.
The cover folds in the arrow direction
2
.
Closing
›
Screw in the filler cap in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 80 until
it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
In some vehicles, the storage compartment is equipped with a lamp that lights
up when you open the storage compartment and goes off when you close it.ABC80Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storage compartment under the front seatFig. 81
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 81 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grip the compartment by the handle and close in the opposite direction to
that of the arrow
2
» Fig. 81 .
›
Keep hold of the handle until the compartment is closed.
The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects of up to 1.5 kg.
in weight.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Clothes hook
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the handles of the headliner above each of
the rear doors.
The maximum permissible load of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks. Never leave any heavy or
sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of clothing.■
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing; this may re-
duce the effectiveness of the head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
Storage pockets on the front seats
Fig. 82
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The Storage pockets » Fig. 82 are intended for the Storage e.g. of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.81Transporting and practical equipment