2014 SKODA FABIA roof

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Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Operating Instructions
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Wearing seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
22
Operation
Cockpit
26
Overview
25
Instruments and warning lights
27
Instrument cluster
27
Warning lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Tailgate
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lights
64
Visibility
65
Windscreen wipers and washers
66
Rear mirror
68
Seats and headrests
70
Seats and headrests
70
Seat features
71
Transporting and practical equipment
74
Useful equipment
74
Luggage compartment
83
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
88
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
90
Roof rack
93
Heating and air conditioning
94
Heating, ventilation, cooling
94
Driving
Starting-off and driving
100
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
100
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
102
START-STOPsystem
104
Brakes and parking
106
Manual gear shifting and pedals
107Automatic transmission108Running-in and economical driving111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
113
Assist systems
114
Braking and stabilisation systems
114
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
116
Speed control system
118
Speed limiter
120
Front Assistant
122
Fatigue detection
125
Tyre pressure monitoring
125
Hitch and trailer
127
Hitch
127
Trailer
132
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
136
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
136
Washing vehicle
139
Cleaning vehicle exterior
140
Interior care
144
Inspecting and replenishing
147
Fuel
147
Engine compartment
149
Engine oil
152
Coolant
154
Brake fluid
155
Vehicle battery
156
Wheels
160
Tyres and rims
160
Winter use
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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. 
58Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear interior lightFig. 51
Interior lights at the rear
Positions of the lens of the rear light » Fig. 51
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
65
Sun visors in the front
66
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
66WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.Rear window heaterFig. 52
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The heater for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heating is turned on after the engine has started.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 52
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
When the heater is activated, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 64.
65Lights and visibility

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sun visors in the frontFig. 53
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 53
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
WARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.12ABSun screen of the panoramic roofFig. 54
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The sunshade of the panoramic roof can be opened manually in the direction
of arrow or closed in the opposite direction of the arrow » Fig. 54.
WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush-
ing injuries – risk of injury!
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
67
Headlight cleaning system
68
The windscreen wipers only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bon-
net is closed.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
› Switch on the windscreen wipers.
› Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition. 
66Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a beltFig. 105
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
Read and observe
and on page 91 first.
›
In order to loosen the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each
other and open the clamp.
›
Position the clamp with the rubber part in the direction of travel as low down
on the saddle support as possible and close it.
›
When transporting two bicycles, stretch the belt » Fig. 105 -
 between the
saddles by moving the bicycles apart.
›
Hook the carabiners on the ends of the belt into the lower lashing eyelets
behind the rear seats » Fig. 105 -
 .
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
›
If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle after-
wards.
Roof rack
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
fixing points for base support
94
Roof load
94WARNING■ The items being transported on the roof rack must be reliably attached –
risk of accident.■
Always secure the load with appropriate and undamaged lashing straps
or tensioning straps.
■
Distribute the load evenly over the roof rack system.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to circumstances.
■
Avoid abrupt and sudden driving/braking manoeuvres.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident.
CAUTION
■ Only roof racks from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range should be used.■The fitting instructions supplied with the roof luggage rack system must be
observed when handling roof racks.■
Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.
■
The height of the vehicle changes after mounting a roof luggage rack system
and the load that is secured to it. Compare the vehicle height with available
clearances, such as underpasses and garage doors.
■
Always remove the roof luggage rack system before entering an automated
car wash.
■
Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the secured load.
For the sake of the environment
The increased aerodynamic drag results in a higher fuel consumption.93Transporting and practical equipment

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine fixing points for base supportFig. 106
Attachment points
Read and observe
and on page 93 first.
Installation location of the attachment points for base support » Fig. 106
Front attachment points
Rear attachment points
Perform the assembly and disassembly according to the enclosed instructions.
CAUTION
Observe the information regarding the assembly and disassembly in the en-
closed instructions.
Roof load
Read and observe
and on page 93 first.
The maximum permissible roof load (including roof rack system) of 75 kg and
the maximum permissible total weight of the vehicle should not be exceeded.
The full permissible roof load cannot be used if a roof rack system with a lower
load carrying capacity is used. In this case, the roof rack system must only be
loaded up to the maximum weight limit specified in the fitting instructions.
ABHeating and air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Air outlet vents
95
Recirculated air mode
96
Heating
96
Air conditioning (manual air conditioning)
97
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
97
Malfunctions
99
The heating and air conditioning systems ventilate and heat the vehicle interi-
or. The air conditioning system also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The heating and air conditioning systems only operate when the ignition is
switched on.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up during
winter months.
It is possible to briefly activate re-circulated air mode to enhance the cooling
effect » page 96 .
WARNING■
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-
dows are free of ice, snow and misting.■
The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up. 
94Operation

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
Introduction
Fig. 112
Starter button ( 


)
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
102
Switch ignition on / off
103
Starting the engine
103
Switching off the engine
103
Problems with the engine start
104
The ignition can be switched on and off and the engine can be started / stop-
ped with the starter button » Fig. 112.
The key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, start the vehicle and
drive.
WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons such as children could lock the car, turn on the ignition or start
the engine -risk of injury, accidents and damage!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft, accident etc.!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle has come to a halt – risk of
accident.
WARNINGNever (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - risk of poisoning
and death!CAUTION■ The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left
on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!■
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - risk of
starter and engine damage!
■
Do not push-start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid » page 174.
Note
■
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. The engine reaches its operat-
ing temperature faster this way.■
The system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine while
driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergency
» page 103 .
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
Read and observe
and on page 102 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the driver door.
The steering lock is locked automatically.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle has been locked.
Unlocking
›
Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
›
Close the driver's door.
The steering is locked automatically.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - risk of accident!102Driving

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reducing idling
If the vehicle is fitted with the START - STOP system there is an automatic re-
duction of the idling. If the engine is stopped on vehicles without START-STOP
system, such as when waiting in a traffic jam, the fuel economy is already
greater after 30 - 40 s than the fuel quantity which is required for engine re-
start.
Avoid short distances
When driving a short distance of less than about 4 km, the engine cannot
reach its operating temperature. As long as the engine has not reached oper-
ating temperature, the fuel consumption is significantly higher than with the
engine hot.
Pay attention to the correct tyre inflation pressure being maintained
Further information » page 161.
Avoid unnecessary ballast
Per 100 kg of weight, consumption increases by about 0.3 l/100 km. At a speed of 100 - 120 km/h, a vehicle fitted with a roof rack cross member without a load
will use about 10 % more fuel than normal due to the increased aerodynamic
drag.
Saving electricity
Electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating, air conditioning and the like) should
only be turned on for as long as necessary.
Use the cooling system economically
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when in
cooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on if the windows are open.DriveGreen functionFig. 121
Shown in the infotainment dis-
play
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to only as DriveGreen) evaluates
the driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.
Useful tips for reducing fuel consumption are also offered.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment as follows.
›
Press the button  in the Infotainment and then in the display the function
keys one after the other →
DriveGreen .
A
driving liquid display
With the driving is liquid the display is near the green dot. When accelerating
or braking, the indicator moves down or up.
B
“Green leaf”
The leaf margin shown in green shows with a few seconds, the current drive
efficiency. When driving economically there are several green layers on the
edge of the leaf. Otherwise no green colour appears and the leaf can disappear
completely.
C
Graphical review summary
The evaluation of the driving economy during the last 3 minutes or 1.5 minutes
(depending on type of Infotainment) is shown like a beam in 5-second incre-
ments. The current status is shown on the left and moves gradually to the
right. The higher the green bars, the more economic the driving style is.
D
Scoring
In the function key, the evaluation of driving efficiency is shown from the start
in the range from 0 to 100 points. The higher the indicated value, the more
economic the driving style is.
When you press the function key, a detailed assessment showing the driving
efficiency during the last 30 minutes is shown. 
112Driving