2014 SKODA FABIA Owner's Manual

Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
23
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
24
Child safety and side airbag
24
Classification of child seats
24
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
24
Children are generally safer on the rear seats than on the front passenger
seat.
In contrast to adults, the muscles and bone structure of children are not yet
fully developed. Children are thus exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported in accordance with the relevant statutory pro-
visions.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard must be used. The ECE-R
standard stands for: Economic Commission for Europe - Regulation.
The child seats are marked with a non-detachable Certification in accordancewith Standard ECE-R 44: large E within a circle and below the test number.
WARNING■ National legal requirements must be observed when using child seats.■You should never carry children - including babies! - on your lap.■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.
■
The child must be secured in the vehicle throughout the journey! Other-
wise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through the
vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries and also injure other occu-
pants.
WARNING (Continued)■ Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat, as they can suffer severe, or even fatal, inju-
ries if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries, even in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are positioned properly.
Care should also be taken to ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-
edged fittings.
■
It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat
on the front passenger seat in which the child is carried with its back facing
the direction of travel. Further information » page 23, Use of a child seat
on the front passenger seat .
■
When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the
head restraints so that they are as high as possible.
■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed,
even in the highest position, you will need to remove them » page 72. Af-
ter removing the child seat, re-install the head restraints.
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.22Safety

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 13
Sticker on the B column on the
front passenger side
Fig. 14
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
on page 22 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag installed in front of it. This could cause serious injury
to the child or even death.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you install child seats on the rear
seats whenever possible.
The following advice must be heeded when using a child seat in which the
child is carried on the front passenger seat.
› It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is carried with its back facing the direction of travel »
.
› Set the front passenger seat back as vertically as possible so that there is
firm contact between the passenger seat back and the child seat back.
› Where possible, move the front passenger seat back so that there is no con-
tact between the front seat and the child seat behind.
› In the case of Group 2 or 3 child seats, make sure that the deflector pulley
mounted on the child seat headrest is in front of or level with the pulley on
the B-pillar on the passenger side.
› Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
› Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
› Place and fasten the child seat on the seat and the child in the child seat ac-
cording to the specifications in the manufacturer's user manual of the child
seat .WARNING■ It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if you are using a
child seat on the front passenger seat in which the child is carried with its
back facing the direction of travel » page 20, Deactivating airbags .■
Never use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat in which the
child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel, if the airbag is
switched on. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of
the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even
fatal, injuries in the event of it being deployed.
■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■ On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 13. The sticker is
visible when opening the front passenger door.
■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 14.
■
In the case of Group 2 or 3 child seats, make sure that the deflector pulley
mounted on the child seat headrest is in front of or level with the pulley on
the B-pillar on the passenger side.
■
The front passenger airbag should be switched on again once the child
seat, in which the child is transported with their back to the direction of
travel, is no longer in use on the passenger seat.
23Transporting children safely

Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
Applies to TaiwanFig. 15
Front passenger sun visor label
Read and observe
on page 22 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 15.
Child safety and side airbag
Fig. 16
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 22 first.
The child must not be positioned in the area into which the side airbag will de- ploy » Fig. 16 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the area into which the
side airbag will deploy to allow the airbag to provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 16 -
 .
WARNING■
Children must never be seated with their head in the deployment area of
the side airbag – there is a risk of injury!■
Do not place any objects within the deployment area of the side airbags –
there is a risk of injury!
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
on page 22 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the childApproximate age0up to 10 kgup to 9 months0+up to 13 kgup to 18 months19-18 kgup to 4 years215-25 kgup to 7 years322-36 kgover 7 years
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt Read and observe
on page 22 first.
Overview of the use of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the
seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.
GroupFront passenger seatRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre0
up to 10 kgUUU0+
up to 13 kgUUU1
9-18 kgUUU 24Safety

GroupFront passengerseatRear seatsExternalRear seat Centre2
15-25 kgUUU a)3
22-36 kgUUU a)a)
If the middle rear seat is not provided with a headrest, then a child seat of Group 2 or 3 is only to be used
if this has its own built-in headrest. If the child seat of Group 2 or 3 does not have its own built-in head-
rest, the child seat must be attached to the outer rear seat.
“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed for fastening on
the seat with the seat belt.
Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Attachment points of the -system
25
Use of child seats with the
-system
25
Attachment points of the

 -system
26
Attachment points of the -system
Fig. 17
Rear seat:

U
represents a system for the fast and secure attachment of a child seat.
There are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seats for fixing the child
in place using the 
-system » Fig. 17.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the -system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
eyes intended for the installation of a child seat with the 
-system – risk
of death!
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the -system can only be mounted in a vehicle fit-
ted with an -system if the child seat has been approved for this type of ve-
hicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the 
-system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
cessories.
Use of child seats with the -system
Overview of the usefulness of child seats fastened with the -system on
each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard. 25Transporting children safely

GroupSize class
of the child seat a)Front passenger seatOuter rear seatsRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0+
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUFX
CBB1A2
15-25 kg XIL-SUX3
22-36 kg XIL-SUXa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
The seat is suited for installation of a -child seat with the “Semi-
Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the child
seat is approved for use with the 
-system. Note the information in
the list of vehicles which comes with the child seat.
The seat is suitable for the installation of a 
-child seat with the ap-
proval “Universal” and attachment with the TOP TETHER securing belt.
The seat is not fitted with 
-system attachment points.
Attachment points of the  -system
Fig. 18
Attachment points of the 
 -system
IL-SUIUFX  represents a fastening system that restricts movements of the upper
part of the child seat.
The anchor eyelets for attaching the belt for a child seat with the 

-sys-
tem are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 18.
Some country-specific models can also be equipped with a hitch point on the
back of the middle rear seat backrest.WARNING■ Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the   -system.■
Only use child seats with the 

-system on the seats equipped with
the locking eyes.
■
Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.
■
On no account should you modify your vehicle yourself, e.g. assemble
screws or other anchorage points.
26Safety

Fig. 19
Cockpit
27Cockpit

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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Depending on equipment fitted:› 12-Volt power socket79
›
Cigarette lighter
78
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
97
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
98
›Operating controls for Climatronic
98
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19 . The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.3536Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
30
Revolution counter
30
Display
31
Speedometer
31
Coolant temperature gauge
31
Fuel gauge
32
Counter for distance driven
32

33
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery
33
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear
in the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!
COMBINED INSTRUM_WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
Note
If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the compo-
nent protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further information
» page 139 , Component protection .29Instruments and warning lights