2014 SKODA FABIA door lock

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
Read and observe
and on page 50 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.
Automatic locking/unlocking
All doors are locked from a speed of around 15 km/h. The button in the handle
of the boot lid is deactivated.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible to unlock the vehicle by pressing the central locking button .
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 34
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
If the vehicle has not been locked from outside, the » Fig. 34 button can be
used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking » Fig. 34
If the icon  in the button is lit, the vehicle is locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
› Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.
WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
If the Safelock system is switched on » page 52, the door opening levers
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTION
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.53Unlocking and opening

Child safety lockFig. 35
Back door: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety lock on and off » Fig. 35
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Failure of the central locking
In the event of failure of central locking, the key can be used to lock or unlock
the driver's door alone. The other doors and the tailgate can be emergency
locked or emergency released.
› Unlocking / locking
» page 50 for vehicles without remote control.
› Unlocking / locking for vehicles with remote control
» page 180.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 180.
› Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
» page 181.
Displaying an error
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. 30 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 179.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
55
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 134, 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. 
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CAUTIONBefore 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 55 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.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 36
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 55 first.
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. 36 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
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WARNING■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.
Opening/closing
Fig. 37
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 56 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening/closing boot lid » Fig. 37
Unlocking the door
Open flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
123CAUTIONOn vehicles with a variable loading floor, this must not be affixed by means of
the hook on the frame of the boot lid when closing the boot lid » page 91 -
there is the risk of damage to the hook.
Automatic locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 56 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the key symbol  on the remote control key,
then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
After the activation of the delayed locking, the door can be opened again after
closing within a limited period.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the key sym-
bol 
on the remote control key.
Power windows

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open / close windows
57
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
58
Force limitation
58
Operational faults
58
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on. 
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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.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the ice
» page 143 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the electrical
power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power win-
dow mechanism could be damaged.
■
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 make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
■
Always close the windows before disconnecting the battery » page 58,
Force limitation .
■
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.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heater, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. With the windows open, dust
and other dirt can get into the vehicle. In addition, wind noises can occur at
certain speeds.Open / close windowsFig. 38
Buttons for window-openers Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
and on page 57 first.
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. 38 .
Buttons for window levers Front door left
Front door right
Rear door, left
Rear door, right
Deactivation / activation of 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. 38thedriver'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.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately. 
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›Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 seconds, and keep it
pressed down.
Mechanical windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing windows
59
The window can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
WARNINGThe windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the ice
» page 143 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When 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.Opening / closing windowsFig. 40
Window operations: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
Only one window can be operated mechanically at a time.
Opening
Turn the winder in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 40 .
Closing
Turn the winder in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 40 .
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LEAVING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-
tomatically for a short time when approaching the vehicle.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in position 
» Fig. 43 on page 62 .
The visibility in the vehicle environment is reduced.
The ignition is switched off.
The parking aid is activated.
The function is switched on (the driver's door is opened / the car is un-
locked with the remote control).
The function switches on the following light. › Parking lights
› Low beam
› Licence plate light
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted in the holder of the inside
mirror or in the control panel .
Enabling / disabling and setting function
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment system » Operating instructions for Infotainment ,
chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
COMING HOME
The light turns on automatically when you open the driver's door on (within 60
seconds of turning off the ignition).
The light turns off 10 seconds after closing all the doors and the boot lid or af-
ter the pre-set time has expired.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
LEAVING HOME
The light turns on automatically after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control.
The light turns off after 10 seconds or after a pre-set time or after the vehicle
is locked.CAUTION■ Do not attach any stickers or similar objects in front of the light sensor on
the windscreen. This can impair its function or reliability.■
If this function is activated constantly, the battery will be heavily discharged
particularly in short-haul travel.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 45
Hazard warning light system
button
Read and observe on page 60 first.
Switching on/off
›
Press the 
» Fig. 45 button.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and
the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warn-
ing light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
If the turn signal light is switched on when the hazard warning light and the
ignition are both switched on, then only the turn signal light on the corre-
sponding vehicle side will flash.
WARNINGSwitch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following oc-
curs.■
You encounter a traffic jam.
■
The vehicle has to be parked on the roadside, due to a fault for example.
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Parking lightsRead and observe
on page 60 first.
The parking light is designed for temporary lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on 
the parking light
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go » Fig. 42 on
page 62 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the parking lights on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 and lock the vehi-
cle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded, especially
over short distances.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
The low beam is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the road on
which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/
right), asymmetric headlight adjustment can dazzle oncoming traffic. To pre-
vent oncoming traffic from being dazzled, the headlights must be adjusted by
a specialist garage.
Note
For more information on adjusting the headlights, consult a specialist garage.Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
65
Rear interior light
66
Note
The light turns off automatically 10 minutes after switching off the ignition or
opening a door unless otherwise specified
Front interior light
Fig. 46
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch
A
» Fig. 46
Switching on
Switching off
Operating with the door contact switch
Switch for reading lamp
B
» Fig. 46
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Conditions for operating the light with the door contact switch - setting 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed. 
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