2014 SKODA FABIA alarm

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Operating Instructions
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Wearing seat belts
12
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
20
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening systems
25
Operation
Cockpit
28
Overview
27
Instruments and warning lights
29
Instrument cluster
29
Warning lights
33
Warning icons in the display
38Information system43Driver information system43
Driving data (Multifunction display)
45
Service interval display
48
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Tailgate
55
Power windows
56
Mechanical windows
59
Lights and visibility
60
Lights
60
Interior lights
65
Visibility
66
Windscreen wipers and washers
67
Rear mirror
69
Seats and headrests
71
Seats and headrests
71
Seat features
73
Transporting and practical equipment
76
Useful equipment
76
Luggage compartment
84
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
89
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
91
Roof rack
93
Heating and air conditioning
95
Heating, ventilation, cooling
95
Communication
100
SmartGate
100Driving
Starting-off and driving103
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
103
Start or stop the engine by pressing button
105
Brakes and parking
107
Manual gear shifting and pedals
109
Automatic transmission
110
Retraction and economical driving
112
Driving through water and driving off made-
up roads
113
Assist systems
115
Braking and stabilisation systems
115
Parking aid
117
Cruise control system
118
Speed Limiter
120
Front Assistant
121
START-STOP
124
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)
126
Tyre pressure monitoring
127
Hitch and trailer
129
Hitch
129
Trailer
134
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
137
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
137
Washing vehicle
140
Cleaning vehicle exterior
141
Interior care
145
Inspecting and replenishing
148
Fuel
148
Engine compartment
150
Engine oil
1532Table of Contents

Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display be reset by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
50
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
50
Opening/closing the door
51
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
52
SafeLock
52
Individual settings
53
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
53
Child safety lock
54
Malfunctions
54
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following is true after
unlocking
› The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, comes on.
› The SafeLock system is switched off.
› The warning icon in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to
prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following is true after
locking
› The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked. 
49Unlocking and opening

›The interior light switched by the door contact goes off.
› The SafeLock system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle doors have been
locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of accident! These individuals would
possibly not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help them-
selves. At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) impair the function of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres away
» page 179 .
■
Always check that the vehicle is locked before leaving it.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Note
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the
vehicle.Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinderFig. 29
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
The key allows you to unlock or lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door » .
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 29
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
To unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control key via the lock cylinder,
first remove the cap of the lock cylinder » page 180.
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
Fig. 30
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
Function and description of the remote control key » Fig. 30
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle 
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Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for folding the key in/out
Warning light
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Briefly pressing the symbol key 
unlocks the boot lid. After unlocking, the
boot lid can be opened with the button in the handle above the number plate.
Pressing and holding the symbol key 
releases the boot lid (partially
opened).
If the boot lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol 
on the remote
control key, then the lid is automatically locked after closing.
You can set a lock delay » page 56.
CAUTION
■
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal inter-
ference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).■
Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.
■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
Note
For vehicles with the anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can addi-
tionally also be enabled / disabled when unlocking / locking » Infotainment
manual , chapter Vehicle settings (key CAR) .
Opening/closing the door
Fig. 31
Door handle
ABFig. 32
Door opening lever - Variant 1 / Variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on door handle
A
» Fig. 31 on the door you wish to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door handle
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grab the pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while the vehicle is being driven – danger to life.■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
sweep – risk of injury.
■
An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on a slope – risk of injury.
■
Never drive with the doors open - danger to life!
51Unlocking and opening

Unlocking / locking - KESSYFig. 33
Sensors in the handle of the
front door
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.
Sensors in the handle of the front door » Fig. 33
Unlocking sensor
Locking sensor
Unlocking
›
Grasp the door handle of the front door or cover sensor
A
» Fig. 33 with the
palm of your hand. »
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
B
» Fig. 33 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid
›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » Fig. 37 on page 56 .
If the vehicle is locked via sensor
B
, it is not possible to unlock it again in the
following 2 seconds via sensor
A
- protection against accidental unlocking.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key with which the vehicle has been unlocked is left in the passenger
compartment, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The turn signal lights
flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been unlocked again. If no
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
locked again.
ABIf the key with which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compart-
ment, the boot lid is released (partially opened). The turn signal lights flash
four times as an indication that the vehicle has been unlocked again. The lug-
gage compartment lid remains released(partially open). The other doors re-
main locked.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the an-
ti-theft alarm system, .
System fault
If there is a fault in the system, the following message will appear in the dis- play of the instrument cluster.
Keyless access system faulty.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
CAUTION
■ Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand
and the grip sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
■
The vehicle cannot be locked if the ignition has not been turned off.
SafeLock
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The door locks are locked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. The vehicle cannot now be opened from the inside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instru- ment cluster after switching off the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's Manual!
CHECK SAFELOCK
Switching off
The SafeLock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling interior monitoring » page 55, Interior monitor and towing pro-
tection . 
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Child safety lockFig. 35
Back door: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety lock on and off » Fig. 35
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
Failure of the central locking
In the event of failure of central locking, the key can be used to lock or unlock
the driver's door alone. The other doors and the tailgate can be emergency
locked or emergency released.
› Unlocking / locking
» page 50 for vehicles without remote control.
› Unlocking / locking for vehicles with remote control
» page 180.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 180.
› Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
» page 181.
Displaying an error
If the warning icon in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red warning light B » Fig. 30 on page 50 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key the battery is dead.
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 179.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
55
Interior monitor and towing protection
55
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against theft and
break-in
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 55.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 55.
› Sudden and significant voltage failure of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 134, Trailer, connect and disconnect .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition. 
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CAUTIONBefore leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Activating
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after
the vehicle is locked.
If the vehicle is unlocked and a door or the boot lid not opened within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched back on. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is unlocked. If
the vehicle is not opened within 45 seconds, the alarm system is automatically
activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 36
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 55 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
The tow-away protection triggers the alarm if a vehicle is registered as being
on an inclination.
Activating
The interior monitor and the towing protection are activated automatically af-
ter the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol button 
» Fig. 36 on the B column on the driver's side.
The illumination of the symbol 
in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.
CAUTION
■ The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.■
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked, even if
the SafeLock system is deactivated. The interior monitor is however not acti-
vated.
Tailgate
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
56
Automatic locking of the boot lid
56

55Unlocking and opening

Parking lightsRead and observe
on page 60 first.
The parking light is designed for temporary lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on 
the parking light
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Place the control lever into position
A
or
B
as far as it can go » Fig. 42 on
page 62 - the parking light on the right/left-hand side of the vehicle is
switched on.
If the right or left turn signal light has been switched on and the ignition is
switched off, the parking light is not automatically switched on.
Switching on the parking lights on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch
A
to position 
» Fig. 41 on page 60 and lock the vehi-
cle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded, especially
over short distances.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
The low beam is set asymmetrically. It illuminates the side of the road on
which the vehicle is being driven to a greater extent.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/
right), asymmetric headlight adjustment can dazzle oncoming traffic. To pre-
vent oncoming traffic from being dazzled, the headlights must be adjusted by
a specialist garage.
Note
For more information on adjusting the headlights, consult a specialist garage.Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
65
Rear interior light
66
Note
The light turns off automatically 10 minutes after switching off the ignition or
opening a door unless otherwise specified
Front interior light
Fig. 46
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch
A
» Fig. 46
Switching on
Switching off
Operating with the door contact switch
Switch for reading lamp
B
» Fig. 46
Switching left reading lamp on/off
Switching right reading lamp on/off
Conditions for operating the light with the door contact switch - setting 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed. 
65Lights and visibility