2014 SKODA FABIA fuel

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
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYKeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueTDI CRDiesel engine with turbocharger and common rail injection
systemTSIPetrol engine with turbocharging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWi-Fiwireless data networkXDSFunctional extension of the electronic differential lock7Abbreviations

Deployment factors
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle,
vehicle speed, etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the
relevant restraint system.
If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision
remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit,
the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe dam-
age to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
› Driver’s front airbag.
› Front passenger airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
› Front side airbag on the side of the accident.
› Head airbags on the side of the accident.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
› The interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door
contact position).
› The ignition is switched on.
› All the doors are unlocked.
› The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
Airbag overview

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
17
Side airbags
18
Head airbags
19Front airbagsFig. 8
Locations of the airbags / gas filled airbags
Fig. 9
Safe distance to steering wheel
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbag system offers addi-
tional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The driver's front airbag is located in the steering wheel, the front passenger
airbag is located in the instrument panel above the glove compartment » Fig. 8
-  .
When the front airbags » Fig. 8 -
 are triggered, the belt tensioners are also
activated.
The forward movement of the driver and of the front passenger is cushioned
when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to
head and chest is thus reduced. 
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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

OverviewFig. 20
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 21
Instrument cluster - Version 2
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 30
› with warning lights
» page 33
Display » page 31
Speedometer » page 31
› with warning lights
» page 33
Bar with warning lights » page 33
1234Button for:
› Setting the clock
» page 33
› Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
» page 32
› Display charge level for the vehicle battery
» page 33
› Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 48
Coolant temperature gauge » page 31
Fuel gauge » page 32
Revolution counter
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30 shows the ac-
tual engine speed per minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 44.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!56730Operation

DisplayFig. 22
Display types
Read and observe on page 29 first.
Display types » Fig. 22
MAXI DOT display
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
› Fuel gauge 1)
» page 32
› Distance travelled
» page 32
› Time
» page 33
› Warning icons
» page 38
› Details of the information system
» page 43
› Messages of the Auto Check Control
» page 44
› Details of the service interval display
» page 48
CAUTION
Pull out the ignition key if coming in contact with the display (e.g. when clean-
ing) to prevent any possible damage. On vehicles with a starter button, switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door.
Speedometer
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
The speedometer
3
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30 displays the
current speed.
NoteAn audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/
h 2)
. The audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 23
Coolant temperature gauge
Read and observe on page 29 first.
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 20 on page 30 .
The display » Fig. 23 provides information about the engine coolant tempera-
ture.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
Vehicles with the instrument cluster - Version 2 » Fig. 21 on page 30 do not
have any coolant temperature gauge. They are only provided with a high-tem-
perature indicator » page 40, 
Coolant .
On vehicles with the multifunction display, the coolant temperature can be
shown on the display by the corresponding driving data entry being selected
» page 46 , Information overview .
Cold range
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine. 
1)
Applies only to the segment display.
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
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The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale A
» Fig. 23 . At very high ambient tempera-
tures or under heavy engine loads, the pointer may move even further to the
right.
High temperature range
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the
scale.
Further information » page 40.
CAUTION
■
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Fuel gauge
Fig. 24
Fuel gauge: Version 1/version 2
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
The display » Fig. 24 provides information on the fuel supply in the container.
Fuel gauge types » Fig. 24
Display in the instrument cluster - Version 1
In the display of the instrument cluster - Version 2
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres.
The warning light lights up when the fuel level reaches the reserve range 
» page 37 .
The reserve zone is indicated by the red area of the scale » Fig. 24 -  or by
displaying only the last two segments of the scale » Fig. 24 -  in the magnify-
ing glass.
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
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates approx. a fraction less. When stopping or during less dynamic driving, the
fuel gauge displays the correct fuel level again. This is not a fault.■
The arrow 
next to the icon 
within the fuel gauge displays the installation
location of the fuel filler on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Counter for distance driven
Fig. 25
Display: MAXI DOT display / Seg-
ment display
Read and observe on page 29 first.
Display » Fig. 25
Counter for distance travelled (trip)
Odometer
Counter for distance travelled (trip)
The daily trip counter shows the distance driven since the time the counter
was last reset - in steps of 0.1 km.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)
›
Press and hold the
5
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30 button
briefly. 
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Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance which the vehicle has been driven.
Read and observe on page 29 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
5
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30
until the time is shown.
›
Release the button
5
and the system switches to the time setting function.
›
Press the button
5
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
5
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Info-
tainment , chapter Device settings .
Viewing the charge level of the vehicle battery
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
5
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30
until Battery status or BATTERY SOC is shown in the Display.
›
Release the button
5
- the current charge level 1)
of the vehicle battery is
displayed in %.
›
Wait about 4 seconds or press the
5
key and the system will return to the
home setting.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
34
 Brake system
34
 Seat belt warning light
34

 Central warning light
34
 Power Steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)34Stability Control (ESC) / Traction Control (ASR)35

Traction control system (TCS) off
35
 Anti brake system (ABS)
36
 Rear fog light
36
 Exhaust inspection system
36

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
36
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
36
 Airbag system
36
 Tyre pressure
37
 Fuel reserve
37

 Turning signal system
37
 Trailer turn signal lights
37
 Fog lights
38
 Cruise control / speed limiter
38
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
38
 Main beam
38
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The condition of some features and systems is shown by the warning icons on
the display » page 38.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument cluster
» Fig. 20 on page 30 or » Fig. 21 on page 30 .
› Revolutions counter
1
›Speedometer
3
›Bar with warning lights
4

1)
Applies to vehicles with START-STOP system.
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