2015 SKODA FABIA airbag off

Switching off the front passenger airbagFig. 12
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Key switch positions » Fig. 12 -

Passenger front airbag deactivated
Passenger front airbag activated
Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 12
 carefully into the
position .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light
 in the text


» Fig. 12 -
 lights
up after the ignition is switched on.
When the airbag is switched off, the indicator light  illuminates continu-
ously with the ignition on. This disappears after switching off the ignition.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 12
 carefully into the
position .
›Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch
» .›Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.›
Check that the warning light 

in the text 

» Fig. 12 - 
lights
up after the ignition is switched on.
When the airbag is switched on again, the indicator light 

will go out 65
seconds after switching on the ignition.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 



warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag can be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!19Airbag system

Transporting children safely
Child seat
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
21
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
21
Child safety and side airbag
22
Classification of child seats
22
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
22
To avoid serious injury or death children are always to be in an appropriate
child safety seat with regards to height, weight, and age.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on the rear seats.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard are identified with a test
mark that cannot be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number
below.
With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
WARNING■ You should never carry children - including babies! - on your lap.■Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.■
The child must be secured in the vehicle throughout the journey! Other-
wise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through the
vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries and also injure other occu-
pants.
WARNING (Continued)■ Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat, as they can suffer severe, or even fatal, inju-
ries if the airbag system is deployed!■
Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts
which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even, in mi-
nor accidents.
■
Safety belts must be checked to ensure that they are positioned properly.
Care should also be taken to ensure that the belt is not damaged by sharp-
edged fittings.
■
It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat
on the front passenger seat in which the child is carried with its back facing
the direction of travel. Further information » page 21, Use of a child seat
on the front passenger seat .
■
When installing the child seat on the back seat, the corresponding front
seat must be adjusted so that there is no contact between the front seat
and the child seat or the child being transported in a child seat.
CAUTION
■ When installing a child seat in which the child faces forward, adjust the head
restraints so that they are as high as possible.■
If the head restraints still prevent the child seat from being installed, even in
the highest position, you will need to remove them » page 70. After remov-
ing the child seat, refit the head restraints.
Note
We recommend that you use child seats from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
These child seats were developed and also tested for use in ŠKODA vehicles.
They meet the ECE-R 44 standard.20Safety

Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
Does not apply to TaiwanFig. 13
Sticker on the B column on the
front passenger side
Fig. 14
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 20 first.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat which is protec-
ted by an active airbag. This could cause serious injury to the child, even
death.
The following advice must be heeded when using a child seat in which the
child is carried on the front passenger seat. ▶ It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if using a child seat in
which the child is carried with its back facing the direction of travel »
.
▶ Set the front passenger seat back as vertically as possible so that there is
firm contact between the passenger seat back and the child seat back.
▶ Where possible, move the front passenger seat back so that there is no con-
tact between the front seat and the child seat behind.
▶ Set the height-adjustable front passenger seat as high up as possible.
▶
Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
▶ When using a child seat where there is a height adjuster in the upper area,
the height of the passenger seat belt is to be set so that the belt is not
“kinked” in the height adjuster. In the event of an accident, there is the risk
of injury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!WARNING■ Never use a child safety seat on the front passenger seat in which the
child is seated with its back facing the direction of travel, if the airbag is
switched on. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of
the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even
fatal, injuries in the event of it being deployed.■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 13. The sticker is
visible when opening the front passenger door. ■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 14.
■
The front passenger airbag should be switched on again once the child
seat, in which the child is transported with their back to the direction of
travel, is no longer in use on the passenger seat.
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 15
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 20 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 15.
21Transporting children safely

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
57
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
98
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
▶ Speed regulating system
119
▶Speed limiter
120
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
▶With buttons for the Infotainment Control » Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
27
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
▶Information system
39
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
75
▶Infotainment » User manual for Infotainment
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
98
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted: ▶  Left seat heating
71
▶
 Rear window heater
65
▶
 Central locking system
52
▶
 Hazard warning light system button
63
▶



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
19
▶  Right seat heating
71
Interior rear-view mirror
6812345678910111213Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
» User manual Infotainment
Front passenger airbag15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet vents
98
Power window in the front passenger door
58
Door opening lever
53
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START STOP
104
▶
 Stability Control (ESC deactivation / activation of the ASR)
115
▶
 Parking aid
116
▶
 Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
126
Light switch
60
Bonnet release lever
151
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
60
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
101
Fuse box
181
Pedals
109
Cup holder:
76
▶
with ashtray
76
▶with multimedia support
78
Coin and credit card holder
75
Handbrake lever
107
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
108
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
109
Storage compartment
75
USB / AUX input » Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts 
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Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
 illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: airbagAIRBAG ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.

 under the letters


 in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 19.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGIf a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not being
triggered in the event of an accident! Therefore, this must be checked im-
mediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 161 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 168 or use the repair kit » page 171.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 126.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit - there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
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 a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
Seek help from a specialist garage. 

34Operation

SmartGate
Introduction
Fig. 34
ŠKODA websites
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
47
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi Direct
48
SmartGate web interface
48
Password/PIN code change
48
SmartGate is a system that transmits certain driving data (such as fuel con-
sumption, speed or similar) via Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
The ŠKODA compatible communications device (e.g. phone, tablet, notebook)
offer the possibility to further transmit the received data.
More information on available applications, a list of compatible communication
devices and on SmartGate, can be found on the ŠKODA website » Fig. 34.
http://www.skoda-auto.com
WARNING■ The general binding country-specific regulations for operating communi-
cation devices in the vehicle must be observed.■
Never leave a communication device in the deployment area of an airbag,
on a seat, on the dash panel or any another area, from which it can be
thrown during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an accident or a collision - risk
of injury!
■
Never connect or disconnect a communication device while driving - risk
of accident!
CAUTION■ To increase the access security to the transmitted vehicle data, once the
ŠKODAapplication has been started, you are requested to change the pass-
word/PIN code if the default password/PIN code has not yet been changed
» page 48 , Password/PIN code change . It is not possible to start the
ŠKODAapplication without changing it.■
ŠKODA accepts no responsibility for any problems caused by incompatibility
or improper functioning of the communication devices.
Note
The ŠKODA applications, support communications devices with the Android
operating system version 4.x.x and later and iOS 7.x.x and higher.
Connection to SmartGate using Wi-Fi
Read and observe
and on page 47 first.
Connect to an Android communication device
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected.
›
Start the SmartGateapplication using the communication device to be con-
nected.
›
Then follow the instructions in the manual, which are included in the
SmartGateapplication.
With SmartGate, a maximum of four communication devices can be connected
simultaneously using Wi-Fi, with as many launched ŠKODAapplications as re-
quired.
Connect to an iOS communication device
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Switch on the Wi-Fi on the communication device to be connected.
›
Allow the communication device to be connected to search for available Wi-
Fi networks (see the Owner's Manual for the communication device to be
connected).
›
In the menu of the detected networks select “SmartGate_...” 1)
or “DIRECT
SmartGate_...” 1)
.
›
Enter the password » page 48. 
1)
The last 6 characters of the VIN vehicle identification number of your vehicle are displayed at position
....
47Information system

Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
65
Sun visors in the front
65
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
66WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Rear window heater
Fig. 54
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The heater for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heating is turned on after the engine has started.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 54
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
When the heater is activated, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
NoteIf the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 55
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 55
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (depending on equipment)
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
WARNINGWhen 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.
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.12AB65Lights and visibility

WARNING■Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving (when accelerating, cornering or with an incorrect driv-
ing action) and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic – there is
the risk of an accident!■
Make sure that no objects from the centre console or from other storage
compartments can get into the driver's footwell while you are driving. You
would not be able to brake, operate the clutch pedal or accelerate - danger
of causing an accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something.
■
Ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. may only be placed in the ashtray!
Car park ticket holder
Fig. 68
Parking ticket holder
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The parking permit holder » Fig. 68 is designed e.g. for attaching car parking
permit.
WARNINGThe attached note has to always be removed before setting off in order not
to restrict the driver's vision.Storage compartments in the doorsFig. 69
Storage compartments: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 69
Storage compartment in the front door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 1.5 l in the front door
Storage compartment in the rear door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 0.5 l in the rear door
The reflective vest can be stowed in the storage compartments in the
door » page 166 .
WARNINGThe storage compartment A» Fig. 69 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not protrude because there is the danger of limiting the
operating range of the side airbags.ABCD74Operation