2014 SKODA FABIA wheel

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
56
Door opening lever
51
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
70
Air jet
96
Parking ticket holder
76
Operating lever:
› Turning signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
62
› Speed regulating system
118
›Speed limiter
120
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
17
›With buttons for the operation of the information system
43
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
29
Operating lever: › Windscreen wiper and wash system
67
›Information system
43
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Storage compartment
78
›Infotainment
» User manual for Infotainment
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
96
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted: › 
Left seat heating
73
› 
Rear window heater
66
› 
Central locking system
53
› 
Hazard warning light system button
64
› 



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
21
› 
Right seat heating
73
Interior rear-view mirror
7012345678910111213Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
» User manual Infotainment
Front passenger airbag17
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
82
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
21
Air jet
96
Power window in the front passenger door
58
Door opening lever
51
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START-STOP
124
› 
Stability Control (ESC deactivation / activation of the ASR)
115
› 
Parking aid
117
› 
Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
127
Light switch
60
Bonnet release lever
152
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
60
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
10
Ignition lock
104
Fuse box
183
Pedals
110
Cup holder:
78
› with ashtray
79
›with multimedia support
80
Coin and credit card holder
77
Handbrake lever
108
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
109
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
111
Storage compartment
77
USB / AUX input
» Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts 
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If the warning light  is illuminated , this indicates a partial failure of the Pow-
er Steering and the steering forces can be greater. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering lock (engine start push-button)
A long as the warning light 
flashes , the steering lock cannot be released.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Move the steering wheel!
MOVE STEERING WHEEL
› Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
If the warning light 
flashes and a beep sounds, the electric steering lock is
faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Steering lock: Workshop!
STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light 
flashes and a beep sounds, the electric steering lock is
faulty.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Steering lock faulty. Stop!
STOP! VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
radio etc), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek help
from a specialist garage.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light should go
out after driving a short distance. If, after the motor is restarted and a short
drive, the indicator light 
does not go out, there is a system error. Seek assis-
tance from a specialist garage immediately.Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control (ASR)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
flashes , the ESC or the ASR is just intervening at that
time.
If the warning light 
lights up , there is an error in the ESC or the ASR.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Error: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC ERROR
Error: Traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons.
›
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Further information » page 115, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or
» page 115 , Traction Control System (TCS) .
Note
The  warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. If the indicator light does not
go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in the
system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
 Traction control system (TCS) off
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , the TCS is switched off.
Activating/deactivating TCS » page 115, Traction Control System (TCS) .
35Instruments and warning lights

 Tyre pressureRead and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
is illuminated
If the warning light 
comes on while driving, it means one of the tyres has
undergone a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 162 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 170 or use the repair kit » page 173.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system
» page 127.
The indicator light  flashes for about 1 min. and remains lit
If the warning light  flashes for approximately 1 min. and stays on, there may
be a fault in the system of tyre pressure monitoring.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The following reasons can also apply if the warning light  is illuminated.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are fitted.
› A wheel has been changed.
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 127.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.NoteThe  warning light comes on after the ignition is switched on if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected and reconnected. If the indicator light does not
go out after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error in the
system. Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
When the warning light 
is illuminated , this means there is a fuel reserve of
under around 7 litres left.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Please refuel. Range: ... km
PLEASE REFUEL RANGE …

An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring. This can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and the exhaust system.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
  Turning signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Either the left  or the right
 warning light
flashes depending on the position
of the turn signal lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate. This does not apply when towing a trailer.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
 Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
flashes , the trailer turn signal lights are turned on. 
37Instruments and warning lights

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Using the information system
43
Outside temperature
44
Gear recommendation
44
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
44
Auto-check control
44
MAXI DOT display
45
The information system provides the driver with alerts and messages about in-
dividual vehicle systems.
These alerts and messages appear in display
2
of the instrument cluster
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30 (hereafter only in the display).
The information system provides the following information and instructions
(depending on vehicle equipment).
› Driving data (multifunction display)
» page 45.
› Data relating to the Maxi DOT display
» page 45.
› Service interval display
» page 48.
› Fatigue detection
» page 126.
› Selector lever positions for an automatic transmission
» page 111.
› Information and alerts in the Assist systems
» page 115.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.Using the information systemFig. 26
Buttons/dial: the operating lever/the multifunction steering
wheel
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
Some functions of the information system can be operated using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel » Fig. 26.
Description of the operation
Button/ adjust- ment
wheel
ActionOperation
ABriefly press at the top or bottomSelect data / set data valuesPress top
or bottomDisplay main menu of the MAXI DOT displayBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionCPress brieflyTo go up one level in the menu of theMAXI DOT displayPress and hold buttonDisplay main menu of theMAXI DOT displayDTurn upwards or down- wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion43Information system

Turn switchSwitching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on and off automatically » page 62
Switching on the parking light or parking lights » page 65
Switch on low beam
Pull switch Switch on the front fog lamp » page 63
Switch on the rear fog light » page 63
 Headlight beam range regulation
Turning the dial B
» Fig. 41 from the position
 in
 means the headlight beam
range is gradually adjusted, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position  or  and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The parking light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
The daytime running lights (the only function) provides the lighting of the frontvehicle range.
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The light switch is in the position 
or 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 .
The ignition is switched on.
The parking aid is activated.
Activating/deactivating function on vehicles with Infotainment
The function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment system » Info-
tainment user manual , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
Deactivating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turn signal- and main beam lever ( » Fig. 42 on page 62 ) towards the
steering wheel, push down and hold in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
Activating on vehicles without Infotainment
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Pull the turning signal and main beam lever towards the steering wheel,
push it up and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Hold the lever in this position for at least 3 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
WARNINGWhen the daytime running light is switched on, the parking lights (neither
at the front nor the rear) and the number plate lights are not lit. Therefore
always switch on the low beam when the visibility is poor.61Lights and visibility

The windscreen wipers are on for more than 30 s.
The parking aid is activated.
The light turns off about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
The function can be activated/deactivated in the Infotainment » Infotainment
manual , chapter Vehicle settings (CAR button) .
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.
Fog lights
Fig. 44
Light switch: Turn on front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 60 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position 
, 
or 
» Fig. 44 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light 
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 33.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.

The
CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or is travelling at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position 
and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position ,
 or

» Fig. 44 on page 63 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, the rear fog light is switched on by
pulling out the light switch from setting  to the only possible setting.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light  in the instrument cluster lights up when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 33.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
COMING HOME (hereinafter referred to only as function) switches the light au-tomatically for a short time after leaving the vehicle. 
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
63Lights and visibility

Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
To restore it to its original position, fold back from the side window until it au-
dibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.
Note
■ The mirror heater only operates when the engine is running and up to an
outside temperature of +35 ℃.■
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Seats and headrests
Seats and headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
72
Headrests - adjusting height
72
Headrests - removing and installing
73
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following rea-
sons.
› Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent.■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer crushing injuries as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat other than ob-
jects intended for this purpose (e.g. child safety seat) – risk of accident.
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism for
the backrest angle.71Seats and headrests

Folding / SecuringFig. 94
Fold up variable loading floor / secure variable loading floor
For easier handling, e. g. with the spare tyre, the variable load floor can be fol-
ded up and fastened by means of a hook on the frame of the boot lid.
The variable loading floor can be folded up in both positions (both upper and
lower) and fastened.
›
Grasp the variable loading floor at handle
A
» Fig. 94 .
›
Place the variable loading floor in the direction of the arrow.
›
Hook the
B
hook to the frame of the boot lid.
WARNINGThe folded-up variable cargo floor limits the driver's view to the rear.
CAUTION
Before closing the tailgate, the variable loading floor is to be unhooked from
the frame and set in the upper or lower position - there is a risk of damage to
the hook.
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Install/remove crossmember
91
Fitting/removing the bike rack
92
Place bicycle into the carrier
93
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
93Up to two bicycles can be transported in a carrier in the luggage compartment.
Maximum size of the transported bikes: 19 "frame with 26" wheels.
Before transporting, the following steps must be taken.›
Remove the roll-up cover » page 88.
›
Push the head rests into the seat backrests until they click into position
» page 72 .
›
Fold the rear seat forward » page 75.
›
Fold the rear seat backrests forward » page 74.
WARNINGWhen transporting bicycles, ensuring the safety of the passengers is para-
mount.
CAUTION
■ Take care handling the bicycle - there is a risk of damaging the vehicle.■The bike rack cannot be installed if the variable cargo floor is stowed in the
luggage compartment.
Install/remove crossmember
Fig. 95
Install crossmember: Loosen the screws and unlock brackets /
place crossmember on the lashing eyelets 
91Transporting and practical equipment