2015 SKODA FABIA service

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner´s Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Wearing seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
22
Operation
Cockpit
26
Overview
25
Instruments and warning lights
27
Instrument cluster
27
Warning lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Tailgate
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lights
64
Visibility
65
Windscreen wipers and washers
66
Rear mirror
67
Seats and headrests
69
Seats and headrests
69
Seat features
71
Transporting and practical equipment
73
Useful equipment
73
Tablet holder
82
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
83
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
89
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
91
Roof rack
93
Heating and ventilation
95
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
95
Driving
Starting-off and driving
100
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
100
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
102
START-STOPsystem
104Brakes and parking106Manual gear shifting and pedals108
Automatic transmission
109
Running-in and economical driving
111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
113
Assist systems
114
General information
114
Braking and stabilisation systems
114
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
116
Speed control system
119
Speed limiter
120
Front Assist
122
Fatigue detection
125
Tyre pressure monitoring
126
Hitch and trailer
127
Hitch
127
Trailer
132
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
136
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
136
Washing vehicle
139
Cleaning vehicle exterior
140
Interior care
144
Inspecting and replenishing
147
Fuel
147
Engine compartment
149
Engine oil
152
Coolant
154
Brake fluid
155
Vehicle battery
156
Wheels
160
Tyres and rims
160
Winter use
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Board literature
You can always find these Owner´s Manualand the Service Plan in the on-
board instructions for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature can also include the
Owner´s Manual Infotainment and in some countries also the brochure On the
road .
Owner´s Manual
These Owner´s Manual apply to all body versions of the vehicle and all related
models as well as for all equipment levels .
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment versions without iden-
tifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the
vehicle. If you have any questions regarding the scope of equipment, please
contact a ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this manual are for illustration purposes only. The illustrations
can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to provide
general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of constant further development of all vehi-
cles. Each time, therefore, any changes to the vehicle occur, the scope of deliv-
ery may change in terms of its equipment and technology. The information lis-
ted in this Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of go-
ing to press.
Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-
tions and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
We recommend that web pages that are referred to in this Owner's Manual are
displayed using the classic view. Not all necessary information may be dis-
played correctly if the mobile view is chosen.
Service schedule
The service plan includes the documentation of the vehicle handover informa-
tion, warranty and service events.
Infotainment Owner's Manual
The Infotainment manual contains a description of the Infotainment service
and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.Move brochure
The On-the-road brochure contains the importer's customer service number
and the service number in the individual countries as well as the emergency
numbers.
Online user manualsFig. 1
Using this QR code, the web page with a model overview of the ŠKODA brand
is opened.
The page can also be accessed by entering the following address in the web
browser.
http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/mini-apps/owners-manuals/
▶ Select the desired model - a menu for the user manuals is displayed.
▶ Select the construction period as well as the language.
▶ Select the desired manual - it can be displayed either online or in pdf format.
4Board literature

Notes
Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service
work for your vehicle. - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for
ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist garage can be a ŠKODA partner, a ŠKODA
service partner or an independent workshop.
- A Workshop that has been contractually authorized
by the manufacturer or its sales partner to perform service tasks on
ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
- A company that has been authorized by the manufacturer
or its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
Explanation of symbols
An overview of the symbols used in the instruction manual and a brief explan-
ation of their meaning.Reference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor-
mation and safety warningsContinuation of the module on the next pageSituations in which the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible®Registered trademarkTelephone operation in the MAXI DOT displayText display in the segment displayWARNINGTexts with this symbol warn of a serious accident, injury or loss of life .
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
For the sake of the environment
Texts with this symbol contain information on environmental protection as
well as tips for economical operation.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.“Specialist garage”“ŠKODA service partner”“ŠKODA partner”5Notes

The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior
of the car » Fig. 11 -  .
The airbag covers the windows of the front and rear doors, as well as the door
pillar when it is deployed » Fig. 11 - 
.
Head impact with interior parts is reduced by the inflated head airbag. The re-
duction in any impact to the head and the resultant minimizing of any move-
ments of the head additionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area.WARNING■ There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head air-
bags which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.■
Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of
clothing. Additionally, clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items
of clothing.
■
The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head
airbags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in
the event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated,
parts of the accessories fitted could, conditions permitting, be thrown into
the interior of the car and injure the occupants » page 136.
■
When objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted
to the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the
head airbag is deployed.
■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering  can be seen on the B column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
18
Switching off the front passenger airbag
19Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, pass on the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Take care to ensure that the information relating to the possibility
of deactivating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should, for example, be considered only in the
following cases. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 20, Transporting children safely .
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 12 on page 19 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 34,
 Airbag system
.
Note
A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehi-
cle can/must be deactivated.18Safety

OverviewFig. 20
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 21
Instrument cluster - Version 2
Read and observe
on page 27 first.
Engine revolutions counter » page 28
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Display » page 29
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 31
Bar with warning lights » page 31
1234Button for:
▶ Setting the clock » page 31
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 30
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 46
Coolant temperature gauge » page 29
Fuel gauge » page 30
Revolution counter
Read and observe
on page 27 first.
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 20 on page 28 or » Fig. 21 on page 28 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 39.
CAUTION
The pointer of the tachometer must reach the red area for only a short time -
there is a risk of engine damage!56728Operation

Setting the clockFig. 26
Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 27 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 26 until the
Time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the start setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Device settings .
Warning lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Brake system
32
 Seat belt warning light
32

 Power Steering/steering lock (engine start using push-button)
32
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
33
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
33
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
33
 Rear fog light
33
 Exhaust inspection system
33
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
34
Engine performance check (petrol engine)34 Airbag system34

Tyre pressure
34
 Fuel reserve
35
  Turn signal system
35

Trailer turn signal lights
35

Fog lights
35
 Speed control/speed limiter
35
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
35
 Main beam
35
 Automatic transmission
36

 Rear seat belt warning light
36
 Generator
36
 Coolant
36
 Engine oil pressure too low
37
 Engine oil level
37
 Lamp failure
37
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
 Windscreen washer fluid level
38

 START-STOP system
38
 Display of a low temperature
38
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
38
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Asst)
38
 Service
38
The warning lights in the instrument cluster 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.
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or
 (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights
4
» Fig. 20 on page 28 and » Fig. 21 on page 28 . 
31Instruments and warning lights

WARNING■Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter-
rain and traffic conditions.■
The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a
fire hazard and serious injury could be caused. Therefore, never stop the
vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come into contact
with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled
fuel or such like.
CAUTION
■ As long as the warning light  illuminates, one must take into account an
increased fuel consumption and a power reduction of the engine.■
Using diesel fuel with increased sulphur content can significantly reduce the
service life of the diesel particle filter. A ŠKODA Partner will be able to tell you
which countries use diesel fuel with increased sulphur content.
Note
We encourage you to avoid constant short journeys. This will improve the com-
bustion process of the soot particles in the diesel particulate filter.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 32 first.

 illuminates - the windscreen washer fluid level is too low.
Add washer fluid!WASHER FLUID PLEASE TOP UP›
Fill up the windscreen washer fluid.
  START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
The warning lights 
 indicates the state of the START STOP system
» page 104 , START-STOPsystem .
 Display of a low temperature
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Information relating to the Front Assist system » page 122.
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Asst)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automati-
cally triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre.
Information relating to the Front Assist system » page 122.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - information relating to a due service appointment
» page 46,
Service interval display .
38Operation

Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
39
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
39
Auto-check control
39
Gear recommendation
39
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system vie the display
of the instrument cluster provides the following information.
▶ Driving data (multifunction display) » page 40.
▶ Data relating to the Maxi DOT display » page 42.
▶ Service interval display » page 46.
▶ Selector lever positions for an automatic transmission » page 109.
▶ Information and alerts in the Assist systems » page 114.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Door, luggage compartment or bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates
the relevant open door or boot/bonnet.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Overspeed warning at 120 km/h
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120
km/h. The audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
Auto-check control
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on.
While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi- cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the warning lights 
(danger) or  (warning) continue to be indicated without information for the
driver.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 27
Information on the selected
gear / gear recommendation
Read and observe on page 39 first.
A suitable gear is engaged, if necessary, a recommendation to shift to high or
lower gear is displayed.
A suitably engaged gear helps to reduce the fuel consumption and assist the
service life and reliability of the engine.
Display » Fig. 27
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
Besides showing the engaged gear, the arrow icon  and the recommended
gear are displayed. 
39Information system