2014 SKODA FABIA immobilizer

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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Driving
Starting-off and driving
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
103
Lock / unlock st

Driving
Starting-off and driving
Starting and stopping the engine using the key
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
103
Lock / unlock steering lock
103
Turn ignition on / off and start the engine
104
Stopping the engine
104
With the key in the ignition, the ignition can be switched on and off and the
engine can be started / stopped.
WARNING■ While driving with the engine stopped, the ignition must always be
switched on » page 104, Turn ignition on / off and start the engine .
■ With the ignition off, the steering may lock » page 103 - danger of an
accident!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 109, Parking . Otherwise the steering wheel
could lock – risk of accident.
■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, children for example, could lock the car, turn on the ignition
or start the engine - risk of injury and accidents!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - risk of acci-
dent, damage or theft!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle has come to a halt – risk of
accident.
WARNING■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - risk of poisoning
and death!■
Do not leave any items (e.g. cleaning cloths or tools) in the engine com-
partment. There is a fire hazard and the risk of engine damage.
■
Never cover the engine with additional insulation material (e.g. with a
blanket) – risk of fire.
CAUTION■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - risk of
starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid » page 176.
Note
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobilizer
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
The electronic immobilizer makes a possible attempted theft or unauthorizeduse of your vehicle more difficult.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobilizer is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if an unauthorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Immobilizer active.
IMMOBILIZER ACTIVE
Lock / unlock steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 103 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Withdraw the ignition key.
›
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right until the steering lock clicks into
place.
Unlocking
›
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
›
Switch on the ignition » page 104. 
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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual 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 (E

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
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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual HBA116
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
69
Headlights Bulb arrangement
186
Driving abroad65
Headlight cleaning system69
Headrests72
Adjust height72
Headrest, removing

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