2014 SKODA FABIA park assist

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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual 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 positi

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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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual WARNING■Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to s

WARNING■Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 64. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 150 , Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
illuminates if the handbrake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Release the handbrake!
RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light 
is illuminated , the brake fluid level in the brake system
is too low.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Brake fluid: Owner's Manual!
BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 157 , Level check » .
If the warning light,  together with the warning light

is illuminated , there
is a problem with the ABS.
WARNING■ A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of an accident occurring!■
If warning light 
illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 36 , 
Anti brake system (ABS) , 
do not continue your journey!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light 
is illuminated as a reminder for the driver and front pas-
senger to fasten their seat belts.
The warning light 
goes out , after the respective seat belt has been fas-
tened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 30 km/h, the warning light 
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic warning signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently .
  Central warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light  or

lights up , the additional information in the display
of the instrument cluster » page 38, Warning icons in the display or
» page 44 , Auto-check control must be observed.
  Power Steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Power steering
If the warning light 
is illuminated , this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering
forces). Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. 
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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual 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.
Stee

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) .
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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out for a
few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The status of some features and systems is shown b

If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out for a
few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The status of some features and systems is shown by the warning lights
» page 33 .WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning icons and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 64. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 150 , Engine compartment .
 Automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning icon and the corresponding message indicate a malfunction or
the status of the automatic transmission.
The warning icon and the message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
The message appears only in the segment display.
Message, meaning and action
Gearbox faulty. Workshop!
GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP Fault in the automatic transmission.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner's Manual!
STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT
Gearbox overheated.
GEARBOX OVERHEATEDMessage, meaning and action

The temperature of the automatic transmission clutches is too high.  do not continue to drive!
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
Switch on the ignition and wait until the message disappears – risk of
gearbox damage!
The journey can be continued as soon as the warning light and the mes-
sage go out.
If the warning light and the message do not go out, do not continue
driving. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Error: gearbox. Reverse gear not available.
GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL Fault in the automatic transmission, reverse gear cannot be engaged.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Error: Transmission
GEARBOX ERROR Fault in the automatic transmission.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
  Rear seat belt warning
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
A rear seat belt is not fastened
A rear seat belt is fastened
The warning icons  or

light up after the ignition has been switched on.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the respective icon lights up brief-
ly and indicates the current belt status.
 Alternator
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning icon 
lights up if the vehicle battery is not charged when the
engine is running.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. 
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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Parking aid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
117
Activation/deactivation
118
Automatic system activation when moving forward
118
The parking aid (h

Parking aid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
117
Activation/deactivation
118
Automatic system activation when moving forward
118
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to only as system) draws attention via
acoustic signals or the Infotainment display when manoeuvring around obsta-
cles in the vicinity of the vehicle.
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. The ultrasonic sensors are, depending on vehicle
equipment,, located in the back or in the front bumper » Fig. 115 on page 117 .
WARNING■
The system only serves as an assistance and does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility for the vehicle operation.■
Moving persons or objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the system signals. For this reason, such people or
objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
■
External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors. Un-
der adverse conditions, this may cause objects or people to be not recog-
nised by the system.
■
Before reversing, you should make sure that there are no small obstacles,
such as rocks, thin posts, trailer drawbars etc. in front or behind your vehi-
cle. Such obstacles may not be recognised by the system sensors.
CAUTION
■ Keep the system sensors » Fig. 115 on page 117 clean, snow-and ice-free and
do not cover with any objects of any kind, otherwise the system functioning
may be impaired.■
Under adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or
high temperatures etc.) system function may be limited “incorrect obstacle de-
tection ”.
■
Additionally installed accessories such as e.g. bicycle carriers can impair the
system function.
FunctionFig. 114
System key (Version 2) / Sampled areas and range of sensors
Fig. 115
Fitting the ultrasonic sensors: front/rear
Read and observe
and on page 117 first.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist
» Fig. 114 .
› Version 1: warns of obstacles in the areas
C
,
D
.
› Version 2: warns of obstacles in the areas
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
.
Approximate range of sensors (in cm)
Area » Fig. 114Version 1
(3 sensors)Version 2
(7 sensors)A-120B-60C160160D6060 117Assist systems

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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual No.Power consumer15Control unit for air conditioning system, selector lever of the auto-
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SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Index
Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power outlet
79
A
abroad lead-free petrol
149
Abroad Headlights
65
ABS Function
115
warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles140
Accessories137
Adjust

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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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