2014 SKODA FABIA remote control

Rear towing eyeFig. 170
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 170.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles witha factory fitted tow hitch » page 129, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The 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
179
Synchronising the remote control
180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. 171
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 179 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 171 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 180.
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.179Emergency equipment, and self-help

Synchronising the remote controlRead and observe
on page 179 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
180
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
180
Unlocking the tailgate
181
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
181
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 172
Handle on the driver's door: covered locking cylinder / locking
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. 172.›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.
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 173
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. 173 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
180Do-it-yourself

Index
Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power outlet
79
A
abroad lead-free petrol
149
Abroad Headlights
65
ABS Function
115
warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles140
Accessories137
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors70
headrests72
Interior mirror70
Seat72
Steering wheel10
Adjusting the seats9
Adjustment Headlight beam
60
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
139
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
139
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning symbol
42
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
96
Airbag16
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
139
Deactivating20
Deployment16
Front airbag17
Head airbag19
Indicator light36
Side airbag18
Switching off the front passenger airbag21
Airbag system16
Air conditioning95
Climatronic98
manual air conditioning98
Recirculated air mode96
Air outlet vents96
Alarm Switching off
54
Triggering54
Alcantara cleaning
146
Anti-lock Braking System115
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
55
Trailer136
Anti-theft wheel bolts 173
Armrest74
artificial leather146
Ashtray79
ASR Indicator light
35
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
131
bar ball, Step 2131
Assistance systems ASR
35
ESC35
Front Assistant121
MCB116
Parking aid117
Speed Limiter120
Assist system ABS
115
Assist systems115
ABS36
Cruise control system118
EDL116
ESC115
HBA116
HHC116
START-STOP124
TCS115
XDS116
Audio see Infotainment
4
Auto-check control44
Automatic driving lamp control62
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
181
Selector lever lock111
Starting-off and driving112
Tiptronic112
Using the selector lever111
Automatic gearbox modes111
Automatic load deactivation160
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
111
Automatic transmission110
Kickdown112
malfunctions39
Selector lever lock111
Warning icon39
Warning messages39
B
Ball head Check fitting
132
Ready position130
Battery In the remote control key
179
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bicycle carrier91
Bonnet Closing
152
Opening152
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Turn signal62
Warning lights33
Lock / unlock steering lock Key
103
Lock / unlock the steering lock Starter button
105
Locking Individual settings
53
KESSY52
Key50
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
53
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
180
Low beam60
Luggage compartment84
Cover87
Emergency unlocking181
Fastening elements85
Fixing nets85
Flexible storage compartment89
Lighting84
Storage compartments under the floor88
Unlocking the tailgate181
Variable loading floor89
Luggage compartment cover87
Other positions87
Roll-up cover88
Luggage Storage 12-volt power outlet
79
Roll-up cover88
Storage compartments86
M
Main beam
62
Warning light38
Maintenance see vehicle care
142
Manual air conditioningOperating elements98
Recirculated air mode96
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
109
MAXI DOT display45
Operation43
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
45
Maximum permissible weights
194
Maximum speed198
Mechanical windows59
Opening and closeing59
Media see Infotainment
4
Memory46
Mirror Exterior mirrors
70
Make-up67
Mirror Link see Infotainment
4
Mirrors Interior mirror
70
Modifications137
Modifications and technical alterations Service
138
Motor Information messages
40
Motor oil Indicator symbol
40
Multi-collision brake116
Multifunction display Functions
45
Information46
Memory46
Operation43
Multimedia holder80
N
N1
89
Nameplate194
Nets85
Notes for driving with tyre repaired175
Notes on using wheels161
O
Oil Information messages
40
see Engine oil154
Oil pressure Information messages
40
Onboard computer see multifunction display
45
Operating weight195
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
150
Vehicle battery159
Original accessories138
Outside temperature44
Overview Engine compartment
152
Warning icons38
Warning lights33
P
Parking
109
Parking aid117
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
118
Function117
parking lights60
Park the vehicle see Parking
109
Part replacement137
206Index

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

Taking care of your vehicleAutomatic car wash system141
High-pressure cleaner141
Washing by hand141
Wash system141
TCS Operation
115
Warning light35
Technical data194
Tiptronic112
Tools168
TOP TETHER26
Towing177
Towing a trailer135
Towing device Accessories
133
Description129
Operation and maintenance145
Towing eye Front
178
Rear179
Towing protection55
Traction Control System (TCS)115
Trailer134
13-pin socket 134
connect and disconnect134
Loading135
Safety eye134
Towing a trailer135
Trailer operation129
Transmission Warning messages
39
Transport Luggage compartment
84
Roof rack93
Transporting76
Transporting children safely22
Triangle167
Turning signal system Warning light37
Turn signal62
Turn signal system Warning light
37
Tyre Damage
163
Explanation of the labelling164
see wheels164
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
164
Tyre pressure162
Warning light37
Tyre pressure monitor refer to the tyre pressure monitoring
127
Tyre pressure monitoring127
Display37
Infotainment display128
Save tyre pressure values127
Save tyre pressure values - button128
Save tyre pressure values - Infotainment128
Tyre repair General notes
174
Preparations175
Pressure test175
Sealing and inflating the tyre175
Tyres161
new113
Tyre pressure162
Wear and tear162
Wear indicators163
Tyre size164, 165
see wheels164, 165
U
Under-body Vehicle care
145
Under-body protection145
Unlocking Individual settings53
KESSY52
Key50
Remote control50
Unlocking and locking49
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
140
Useful equipment Ashtray
79
Car park ticket holder76
Cigarette lighter78
Clothes hook82
Cup holders78
Glasses compartment81
Multimedia holder80
Storage compartment76
Useful Features 12-volt power outlet
79
Using the information system43
Using the selector lever111
V
Variable loading floor
89
Inserting90
Lower position90
Removing90
Upper position89
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
160
Charge level indicator33
Charging159
Checking the battery electrolyte level159
Cover158
Disconnecting and reconnecting160
Operation in winter159
Replacing160
Safety instructions157
Warning icon39
209Index