2014 SKODA FABIA tailgate

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

Unlocking the tailgateFig. 174
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
The boot lid can be unlocked manually in an emergency.
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim » Fig. 174 as
far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow.
›
Open the tailgate.
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
Fig. 175
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the arrow range
1
» Fig. 175
and carefully lift the cover in arrow direction
2
.
›
Likewise lift the cover with your hand as well.
›
With one finger, push the yellow plastic element in the direction of arrow
3
down to the stop.
›
At the same time, press the locking button in the selector lever and move the selector lever to N.
The selector lever will be locked once more if it is moved again to P.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
181
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
182WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons. These can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 176
Windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 181 first.
Adjust the windscreen wiper arms to the service position before replacing the
windscreen wiper blades.
Adjusting service position for changing wiper blades
›
Close the bonnet.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
›
Push the windscreen wiper lever to position
4
within 10 seconds » page 68,
Windscreen wipers and washers .
›
Hold the lever in this position for about 2 seconds.
Move the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 176 .
181Emergency equipment, and self-help

Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 192
Removing the fog lamp / changing bulb for fog light switch
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 168 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 192.
›
Grasp the guard with the hand and remove by pulling in the direction of the
arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit » page 168.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Push in the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 192 .
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
7
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
6
as far as the stop.
› Attach the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 192 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 193
Remove the licence plate light
Fig. 194
Remove the cover / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 193 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the cap of the lamp in range
A
and in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 194 . 
191Fuses and light bulbs

›Remove the cap of the light in the direction of arrow 4.›Remove the faulty bulb from the holder in the direction of the arrow 5.›
Insert a new bulb into the holder.
›
Clip in the cap of the lamp counter to the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Reinsert the lamp in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
.
›
Push on the light until the spring clicks into place.
Check that the light is securely inserted.
›
Shut the boot lid.
Rear Light
Fig. 195
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
Removing
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Unscrew the screws
A
with the screwdriver from the tool kit » page 168.
›
Grasp the light and remove carefully in direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 195 from
the pin
C
.
›
Press the latch
B
on the holder in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Press the latch in the direction of arrow
3
and pull out the holder in the di-
rection of arrow
4
.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder into the lamp.
›
Tighten the lock in the opposite direction to the arrow
2
» Fig. 195 .
›
Insert the lamp with the holes
B
» Fig. 196 on page 192 onto the pins
C
» Fig. 195 in the body.
›
Carefully press the light into the pins on the bodywork » .
Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp.›
Screw the light into place
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electrical instal-
lation and risk of water ingress.■
If you are not sure whether the wiring harness has become pinched, we rec-
ommend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the tail lamp.
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 196
Outer part of the lamp / removing the bulb / lamp holder
Read and observe
and on page 186 first.
Changing the bulb in the outer part of the lamp
›
Turn the holder with the bulb
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 196 .
›
Remove the socket with the bulb from the lamp housing in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Jiggle the bulb to remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the socket.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
Changing the bulb in the inner part of the lamp
›
Turn the holders with the bulbs
A
in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 196 .
›
Remove the holders with the bulbs from the lamp housing in the direction of
the arrow
2
. 
192Do-it-yourself

EDL116
Electrical power windows Button in the rear doors
58
Electric power windows Operational faults
58
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)116
Electronic immobilizer103
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)115
Emergency Changing a wheel
170
Hazard warning light system64
Jump-starting176
Locking the door without a locking cylinder180
Locking the driver's door180
Selector lever-unlocking181
Switch off the engine by pressing a button106
Towing the vehicle177
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch179
Tyre repair173
Unlocking the driver's door180
Unlocking the tailgate181
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
168
First aid kit167
Jack168
Reflective Vest167
Vehicle tool kit168
Warning triangle167
emergency wheel169
Emissions195
Engine Starting the engine
106
Engine compartment150
Brake fluid157
Overview152
Vehicle battery157
Engine number194
engine oil specification
154
Engine oil153
change153
Checking154
Replenishing155
Warning icon40
EPC Warning light
36
ESC Function
115
Indicator light35
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
36
F
Fastening elements
85
Fatigue detection126
Function126
Information messages127
Films143
Fire extinguisher168
First aid kit167
Flexible storage compartment89
Fog lights63
Warning light38
Fog lights with CORNER function63
Fold variable loading floor up
91
Footmats110
see Footmats110
Force limitation Power windows
58
Front airbag17
Front Assistant121
Activating/deactivating123
Information messages124
Operation122
Radar sensor122
Warning symbol42
fuel lead-free petrol149
Fuel148
Diesel150
Fuel gauge32
Indicator light37
refer to Fuel148
Refuelling148
fuel consumption195
Fuel reserve Indicator light
37
Fuses Assignment
182
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel183
Changing182
Colour coding182
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment185
Fuses in the engine compartment Assignment
185
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
44
Information on the selected gear44
Gear changing Gear stick
109
gears spare
169
General view Cockpit
28
Genuine parts138
Glasses compartment81
Glow plug system Warning light
36
H
Handbrake
108
Warning light34
Hazard warning light system64
204Index

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

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
208Index