2014 SKODA FABIA start stop button

Switch ignition on / offRead and observe
and on page 105 first.
›
Press the button » Fig. 106 on page 105 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must not be
depressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would
try to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic transmission, the brake pedal must not be
depressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would
try to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition on!
IGNITION STILL ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 106 on page 105 briefly – the engine starts au-
tomatically.
In vehicles with diesel engines the glow plug warning light
 lights up after
pressing the button. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes
out.
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
Switching off
›
Stop the vehicle » page 109, Parking .
›
Press the button » Fig. 106 on page 105 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shutdown
If necessary and in exceptional cases, the engine may even be turned off while driving.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 106 on page 105 for longer than 1 second or
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
The radiator fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 mi-
nutes after the ignition has been switched off.106Driving

Manual gear shifting (Tiptronic)Fig. 111
Selector lever
Read and observe and on page 110 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever.This mode can be selected both while halted and while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 110 on page 111 display.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 44.
Switching to manual shifting
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle.
When switching to the manual shifting while driving, the current gear is main-
tained.
Shifting up gears
›
Press the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 111 .
Shifting down gears
›
Press the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 111 .
Note
■
It may be advantageous to use manual gear shifting when driving downhill,
for example. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and hence
brake wear » page 107.■
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
■
If a lower gear is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no
risk of the engine overrevving.
Starting-off and driving
Read and observe
and on page 110 first.
Starting off
›
Start the engine.
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Press the lock button in the direction of
1
» Fig. 110 on page 111 and hold.
›
Move the selector lever into the desired position » page 111and then release
the lock button.
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stopping (while the car is moving)
›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
›
Keep holding the brake pedal until driving is resumed.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time, such as at a cross roads.
Kickdown
The kickdown function allows you to achieve maximum acceleration by your vehicle while driving.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the kickdown function is activa-
ted in any forward driving mode.
The gearbox shifts down one or more gears depending on the vehicle speed
and engine speed, and the vehicle accelerates.
The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has
reached its maximum revolutions for this gear range.
WARNINGRapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – there is a risk of an accident.
Retraction and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Driving in
113
Tips for economical driving
113
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112Driving

NoteThe system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in “sharp ”curves or with an ESC engagement » page 115.
Proximity warning (dangerous proximity)
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
If a safe distance to the vehicle ahead is not maintained, the display of the in-
strument cluster shows the symbol 
» Fig. 124 on page 122 -
 .
Immediately increase the proximity if the current traffic situation allows you
to do so!
The proximity at which the warning is displayed depends on the current speed.
The warning may occur when driving between about 60 km/h and 210 km/h.
Warning and automatic braking
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
Emergency braking at low speed
In a driving speed range of about 5 km/h to about 30 km/h the automatic brak-
ing action is not preceded by a warning. With an immediate impact hazard au-
tomatic braking is done with the breaking force increasing in stages.
With automatic braking the symbol appears » Fig. 124
on page 122 -
 in the
display.
Advance warning
If the system detects a risk of collision, the symbol » Fig. 124
on page 122 -
 appears in the display and you will hear an acoustic signal.
At the same time, the braking system is prepared for possible emergency brak- ing.
The pre-warning display can occur in the following situations. › If there is a risk of collision with a moving obstacle in a driving speed range of
about 30 km/h to about 210 km/h.
› There is a risk of a collision with a stationary moving obstacle in a vehicle
speed range of approximately 30 km/h to about 85 km/h.
With a warning the brake pedal must be pressed or the moving obstacle is to
be avoided!
Acute alert
If the driver does not react to the advance warning, the system briefly applies
the brake automatically via an active brake intervention to draw attention to
the potential danger of a collision again.
Automatic Braking
If the driver fails to respond to the acute warning, the system starts to apply
the brakes automatically with increasing stopping power in several stages.
Brake assist
If the driver brakes inadequate with an impending collision, the system auto-
matically increases braking force.
The braking assistance only occurs as long as the brake pedal is being firmly
pressed down.
Note
■ If an automatic brake intervention is triggered by the system, the pressure in
the brake system increases and the brake pedal cannot be operated with the
normal pedal stroke.■
The automatic braking interventions can be cancelled by pressing the accel-
erator pedal or by steering intervention.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
and on page 122 first.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases »
.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be done in one of two ways.
› In the menu item
Assist systemsthe display of the instrument cluster
» page 45 , MAXI DOT display .
› In Infotainment
» Operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle
settings (CAR button) .
The following functions can be activated or deactivated separately in infotain-
ment.
› Distance warning
› Advance warning
Upon deactivation of these functions remains disabled even after switching
off and switching on the ignition. 
123Assist systems

›The current consumption is too high.
› High air-conditioning or heating capacity (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual indoor temperature).
Information about the current status of the system can be displayed in the In-
fotainment display » operating instructions for Infotainment , chapter Vehicle
settings (CAR button) .
Note
■
If the vehicle remains outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in
direct sunlight, it can take several hours until the internal temperature of the
vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for proper operation of the sys-
tem.■
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the
driver's door is opened during stop mode, the engine will have to be started
manually.
■
After the manual engine start and with a manual gearbox the automatic en-
gine shutdown can take place only when a minimum distance required for the
system function has been covered.
Operation in vehicles with manual gearbox
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
In compliance with the operating conditions, automatic engine shutdown / au-
tomatic engine start takes place as described.
Automatic engine shut down
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Shift the gear lever to Neutral.
›
Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine shutdown then occurs and the indicator symbol appears in
the display 
» Fig. 125 on page 124 .
Automatic engine start
›
Depress the clutch pedal.
The automatic re-start process takes place and the indicator symbol  goes
out.
Operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
In compliance with the operating conditions, automatic engine shutdown / au-
tomatic engine start takes place as described.
Automatic engine shut down
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
Automatic engine shutdown then occurs and the indicator symbol appears in
the display 
» Fig. 125 on page 124 .
Automatic engine start
›
Release the brake pedal.
The automatic re-start process takes place and the indicator symbol  goes
out.
Further information on automatic transmission
Engine shut down takes place when the selector lever is in positions P, D/S , N
and in Tiptronic mode.
When the selector lever is in position P, the engine remains shut down even
after you release the brake pedal. The engine starts automatically by pressing
the gas pedal or by moving the selector lever into a different mode and releas-
ing the brake pedal.
If the engine is off due to the automatic and the selector lever is put to the R
position, then the automatic start up of the engine.
If the gear selector is moved from position R to the position D/S or N the vehi-
cle must reach a speed of more than 10 km/h before the automatic engine
shutdown starts.
There is no automatic engine shutdown when the system detects a vehicle
moving due to a large steering angle.
No automatic engine shutdown takes place when the vehicle is moving at low
speed (e.g. during a traffic jam or when turning) and remains stationary after
pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shutdown takes place if you
press the brake pedal down with more force.
125Assist systems

System conditioned automatic start-upRead and observe
on page 124 first.
When the engine is off, the system can automatically start the engine before
the desired journey continues. The possible reasons for this are, for example:
› The vehicle has begun to roll, e.g. on a slope.
› The brake pedal has been actuated several times.
› The current consumption is too high.
Manually deactivating/activating
Fig. 126
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
Read and observe on page 124 first.
Deactivate/activate
›
Press the  button
» Fig. 126 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button illumi-
nates.
Note
If the system is automatically deactivated when the engine is turned off, then
the automatic start process takes place.
Information messages
Read and observe
on page 124 first.
The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display. Start the engine manually!
START MANUALLY
One of the conditions for automatic engine start is not satisfied or the driver's
seat belt is not fastened. The engine must be started manually.
On vehicles with the starter button the ignition is turned off by the first press
of the start button, only after pressing for the second time is the start process
initiated.
Error: start-stop system
START STOP ERROR
A system error is present. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
126
Information messages
127
The fatigue detection system (hereinafter referred to only as system) recom-
mends the driver taking a break from driving when, because of the driver's
steering behaviour, driver fatigue can be detected.
WARNING■ For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if
you feel tired.■
The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.
■
Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.
■
There will be no system warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■ In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, adverse weather condi-
tions or poor road conditions).■
The system is designed primarily for use on motorways.
Function
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
From the start of the journey, the system evaluates steering behaviour. If,
while driving, there have been changes in the steering behaviours that are
evaluated by the system as indicating possible fatigue, a break recommenda-
tion is issued. 
126Driving

Seat features73
Seats Armrest
74
Headrests72
Heating73
Rear seat75
Seat backrests74
Seats and headrest71
Secure variable loading floor
91
see Automatic gearbox Manual gear shifting on the multifunction steering wheel
112
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
29
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
111
Selector lever lock Indicator light
38
Service138
Service interval display48
setting Lower position of the variable loading floor
90
Setting33
seats and headrests71
Upper position of the variable loading floor89
Setting the33
Side airbag18
SmartGate connection
101
Password101
Settings101
Smart Gate Website
101
Snow chains165
Sockets 12 V
79
Spare change
169
spare wheel169
change169
instructions169
Speed controller Indicator light
38
Speed Limiter120
Operation120
Operation description121
Speed Limiter Indicator light
38
Speedometer31
See speedometer31
Speed symbol see Wheels
164
Spoiler139
Staring engine Jump-starting
176
START-STOP124
Jump-starting176
Operating conditions for the system124
operation in vehicles with automatic gearbox125
operation in vehicles with manual gearbox125
system-related automatic start-up126
Warning icon42
START-STOPP Manually deactivating/activating the system
126
Starter button Loc / unlock k the steering lock
105
Problems with the engine start107
Start or stop the engine by pressing a button105
Switching off the engine106
Switch off the ignition106
Switch on the ignition106
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 103
Starting engine Jump-starting
176
Starting the engine Starter button
106
Start or stop the engine by pressing a button105
START STOP Information messages126
Start the engine Key
104
Steering lock (engine start push-button) Warning light
34
Steering wheel10
Stop see Parking
109
Stopping the engine Key
104
Storage76
compartment beneath the front seat82
storage compartment Glasses compartment
81
on the front passenger side82
Storage compartment in the doors
77
in the front arm rest81
in the front centre console77
in the rear centre console84
on the dash panel78
on the side of the front seat77
Storage compartments76
Storage pockets on the front seats83
sun visors67
Sun visors67
Switching lights on and off60
Switching off the engine Starter button
106
Switch off the ignition Key
104
Starter button106
Switch on the ignition Key
104
Starter button106
T
Tailgate
55
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