2014 SKODA FABIA heater

WARNING (Continued)■Do not drive with the luggage compartment lid open or unlatched, other-
wise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poison-
ing!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
Do not transport people in the boot!
CAUTION
■ Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.■
Tyre pressure must be adjusted to the load » page 162.
Fastening elements
Fig. 81
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 81
Lashing eyes for fastening items of luggage and fixing nets
Fastening element only for fastening fixing nets
Lashing eyes only for fastening fixing nets
The upper front lashing eye
C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible static load of the individual lashing eyes
A
is 3.5 kN
(350 kg).
CAUTION
The lashing eyelets A cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the
variable loading floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.ABCFixing netsFig. 82
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 83
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
Securing of the nets » Fig. 82 and » Fig. 83
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket (only applies to some vehicles)
The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the fixing nets. Heavy ob-
jects are not secured adequately – risk of injury. ABC1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
85Transporting and practical equipment

Air outlet ventsFig. 101
Air outlet vents
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric con-
ditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and 4
» Fig. 101 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually.
Changing the direction of air flow
›
To change the height of the air flow, turn the horizontal fins upward or
downward using the movable adjuster
A
» Fig. 101 .
›
To adjust the lateral direction of the air flow, turn the vertical fins with the
movable adjuster
A
to the left or to the right.
Opening
›
Turn the regulator
B
upwards » Fig. 101.
›
Turn the regulator
B
to the right.
Closing
›
Turn the regulator
B
downwards » Fig. 101.
›
Turn the regulator
B
to the left.
An overview of the available settings for adjusting the direction of the air
outletSet the direction of the air outletActive air outlet vents » Fig. 1011, 2 , 41, 2 , 4 , 53 , 44 , 5
Note
To ensure that the heating and air conditioning systems work properly, do not
block the air outlet vents.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting in-to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Heater
To switch air recirculation on / off, press the symbol key
.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The blower is switched on.
The airflow adjuster is in position .
Air conditioning (manual air conditioner)
To switch air recirculation on / off, press the symbol key
. 
96Operation

Remove pilling and residues on upholstery with a brush.
Remove stubborn hair with a “cleaning glove”.
Alcantara ®
Dust and dirt in pores, creases and seams may chafe and damage the surface.
Therefore, they must be removed regularly at short intervals with a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
Minor changes in colour caused by use are normal.
CAUTION
■ For Alcantara ®
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara ®
from bleaching. During ex-
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
tara ®
by covering.
■
Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do not have sufficient colour
fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers
even when treated correctly. This is particularly true for light-coloured uphols-
tery. This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers. »
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning agents particularly formu-
lated for them.
Compressed areas created on the fabrics by everyday use can be removed by
brushing against the nap with a lightly moistened brush.
Always treat all parts of the upholstery so that no visible boundaries are cre-
ated. Then leave the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly vacuum dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■
Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.
■
Do not sit on wet seats - there is a risk of stretching the upholstery.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 145 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with a mild, soapy solution.
Remove dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (such as acids etc.).
■
Inertia reel belts must be completely dried before being rolled up.
147Care and maintenance

WARNING■When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive
gas mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling
over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is
on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with metal ob-
jects - cables) creates a short circuit - risk of damage to the battery, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the en-
gine, the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative
terminal 
.
■
“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
■
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be “rapidly charged” by a
specialist garage.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system or additional heating (auxiliary heat-
ing), the pole terminal of the charger must not be connected directly to the
negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only to the engine earth
» page 176 .
Replacing
Read and observe
and on page 158 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and the
same size as the original battery. Suitable vehicle battery types can be pur-
chased from a specialist garage.
We recommend that the battery is replaced by a specialist garage, where the
new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
Disconnecting or reconnecting
Read and observe
and on page 158 first.
Disconnecting
›
Switch off the ignition.
›First, disconnect the negative terminal
 first, then the positive  terminal
of the battery.
Connecting›
First, connect the positive 
first, then the negative 
battery terminal.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / deviceOperating measureElectric window levers» page 58RadioEnter code » operating instruc-
tions for the Infotainment dis-
play radioTime settings» page 33
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a
risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Under no circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly –
risk of a cable fire.
Note
■ After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of all electrical systems is guaranteed.■
The data of the multi-function display will be reset.
Automatic load deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 158 first.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from dis-
charging when the battery is subjected to heavy loads. This may be noticed
from the following.
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or shut off completely if necessary. 
160General Maintenance

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 assigned26Heated front seats27Rear 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 center 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 heaterNo.Power consumer42Power windows - front passenger43Towing hitch - contact in the socket44Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket45Power windows - rear right46Front and rear window washer, operating lever under the steering
wheel47Towing hitch - contact in the socket48Towing hitch - right light49Control unit for fuel pump50Radio51Heating of the external mirror52KESSY control unit53KESSY steering lock54Not assigned55Heated front seats56Not assigned57Not assigned58Not assigned59Not assigned184Do-it-yourself

Fuses in the engine compartmentFig. 180
Remove the cover
Read and observe
and on page 182 first.
Replacing fuses
›
Press the lock button on the cover in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 180 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the dash
panel.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the clamp in the original position.
›
Place the cover on top of the fuse box.
›
Push in the locking button on the cover and lock.
The cover must engage securely.
Fuse cover / fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Fig. 181
Fitting and removing fuses / fuses
Read and observe and on page 182 first.
Fitting and removing fuse cover
›
Release the cover of the fuses in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 181 with the
screwdriver in the tool kit » page 168.
›
Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cap in the opposite direction to
the arrow
2
.
The cap must engage firmly.
No.Power consumer1Radiator fan2Control unit for glow plug system3Control unit for ABS/ESC4Electrical auxiliary heating system5Electrical auxiliary heating system6Automatic gearbox7Engine control unit8Windscreen wipers9Central control unit10Control unit for ABS/ESC11Not assigned12Engine components13Brake pedal switch14Engine components, coil of the fuel pump relay15Engine control unit16Starter17Engine control unit18Engine components, coils of the relay for auxiliary electric heater, radi-
ator fan19Lambda probe20Engine components, control unit for glow plug system, heating the
crankcase ventilation185Fuses and light bulbs

HBA116
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
69
Headlights Bulb arrangement
186
Driving abroad65
Headlight cleaning system69
Headrests72
Adjust height72
Headrest, removing and installing
73
heater Rear window
66
Heater Recirculated air mode
96
Heating95
Control elements97
Exterior mirrors70
Seats73
HHC116
Hill Hold Control (HHC)116
Hitch129
Drawback load129
Hooks86
Horn28
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)116
I
Ice scrapers
143
Ignition lock104
Immobilizer103
Individual settings Locking
53
Unlocking53
Inertia reel15
Information system43
Door warning44
Gear recommendation44
MAXI DOT display45
Multifunction display45
Operation43
Outside temperature44
Service interval display48
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster29
Auto-check control44
Counter for distance driven32
Display31
Fuel gauge32
Overview30
Revolution counter30
Speedometer31
Temperature gauge31
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery 33
Warning icons
38
Warning lights33
Interior care145
Natural leather146
interior light Front
65
Interior monitor55
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
168
Maintenance144
Jacking points Raise vehicle
172
Jump-starting176
K
KESSY Locking
52
Unlocking52
Key Locking
50
Start the engine104
Stopping the engine104
Switch off the ignition104
Switch on the ignition104
Unlocking50
Keys in the door Power windows
56
L
Lamp failure Indicator symbol
41
Lamps Indicator symbol
41
Leather Natural leather care
146
LEAVING HOME63
Lever Main beam
62
Turn signal62
Levers Windscreen wipers
68
Light Cockpit
65
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME63
Fog lights with CORNER function63
Lighting Luggage compartment
84
Lights60
Automatic driving lamp control62
Daylight running61
Fog lights63
Hazard warning light system64
Headlight flasher62
Headlight range adjustment60
Low beam60
Main beam62
parking lights60
Parking lights65
Rear fog light63
Replacing bulbs186
Switching on and off60
205Index

Passive safetyBefore every journey8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload195
Pedals110
Footmats110
Petrol see fuel
149
Phone see Infotainment
4
Plastic parts142
Pockets on the front seat rests83
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
142
Power Steering Warning light
34
Power windows56
Button in the driver's door57
Button in the front passenger door58
Force limitation58
Practical equipment Net pockets on the front seat rests
83
Reflective Vest167
Practical features Storage pockets on the front seats
83
Waste container80
R
Radiator fan
153
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle172
Rear interior light
66
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
70
Rear fog light63
Warning light36
Rear mirror69
Interior mirror70
Rear window - heater66
Recirculated air mode96
Refuelling148
Fuel148
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery179
Synchronisation process180
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
179
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
132
bar ball, Step 2133
Repairs and technical alterations137
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
191
Bulb in rear light192
Bulbs186
High beam bulb (halogen projector headlights) 189, 190
Low beam and high beam bulb (halogen head- lights)
188
parking light bulb188
Rear window wiper blade182
turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
190
Vehicle battery160
windscreen wiper blades181
Replenishing Coolant
156
Engine oil155
Windscreen washer fluid153
Retraction and economical driving112
Revolution counter30
Rims161
Roller blind Luggage compartment cover88
Roof Load
94
Roof rack93
mounting points94
Roof load94
Rubber seals143
S
SAFE see SafeLock
52
SafeLock52
SAFELOCK see SafeLock
52
Safety8
Child safety22
Child safety seats22
Correct seated position9
Headrests72
ISOFIX25
TOP TETHER26
Save electrical energy113
Save fuel113
Seals Vehicle care
143
Seat Adjusting
72
Seat belt Warning icon
39
Warning light34
Seat belts12
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Height adjustment15
Seatbelts Inertia reels
15
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
13
207Index