2015 SKODA FABIA ignition

▶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.
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 the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - the ESC or TCS is currently being accessed.
ESC or TCS fault
 Illumi-
nates
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)ESC ERROR
or
 Illumi-
nates
Error: traction controlASR ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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.
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.
For more information on the ESC system » page 115, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 115, Traction control (TCS) .
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the TCS system is deactivated.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABSABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 32 ,  Brake system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
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!
 Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance. 
33Instruments and warning lights

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

 Automatic transmissionRead and observe
on page 32 first.
Gearbox overheated
The warning light 
is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Owner´s manual!STOP VEHICLE GEARBOX OVERHEAT  Illumi-
nates
Gearbox overheated.GEARBOX OVERHEATED
▶ 
Do not drive the vehicle! Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
You can continue your journey as soon as the warning light disappears.
If the warning light does not go out, do not continue driving. Seek help from a
specialist garage.
Transmission problem
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.

 Illumi-
nates
Gearbox faulty. Workshop!GEARBOX FAULTY WORKSHOP  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearbox. Reverse gear not available.GEARBOX ERROR REV_ GEAR NOT AVAIL  Illumi-
nates
Error: gearboxGEARBOX ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
  Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - a rear seat belt is not fastened.
 illuminates - a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - while the engine is running, the battery is not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If in addition to the light  the light  lights up while driving,  stop driving -
risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
 Coolant
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Coolant level too low
  Illumi-
nates
Check coolant! Owner´s manual!ENGINE COOLANT PLEASE CHECK
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant level
» page 155 , Checking the coolant level .
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light  illumi-
nated again after ignition on, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling
fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and the fan fuse are OK and the warning light  illuminates
again after ignition on 
do not continue to drive!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Coolant temperature too high
  Illumi-
nates
Engine overheat. Stop! Owner´s manual!ENGINE OVERHEAT STOP
▶ Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
▶ Continue your journey only after the warning light  has disappeared.
36Operation

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

For instance, if    appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 3rd into 4th gear.
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
Driving data (Multifunction display)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
40
Information overview
40
Warning when exceeding the set speed
41
Memory
42
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before
switching off the ignition is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the menu item
Driving data
must be selec-
ted and confirmed in the main menu » page 42, MAXI DOT display .
Setting the units and switching the display on/off for some data is possible in the Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle set-
tings .
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.OperationFig. 28
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever/the multifunction steering
wheel
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
The selection as well as the settings of the data values can be operated withthe buttons on the operating lever as well as on the multi-function steering
wheel » Fig. 28 .
Description of the operation
Button / dialActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionCTurn upwards or down-wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment). 
40Operation

Range
The detail provides information about the distance in km, that can be travelled
with the current tank and with the same driving style.
If you drive more efficiently this value can increase.
Average fuel consumption
The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 100 m driven.
Current fuel consumption
You can use this information to adapt your driving style to the desired fuel
consumption.
When the vehicle is stationary or slowly moving the fuel consumption is dis-
played in l/h (on models for some countries the following appears --,- km/l).
Oil temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range of 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature has been reached.
If the oil temperature is lower than 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine
revs, full throttle and high engine loads.
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if there is a fault in the system for
checking the oil temperature  are displayed instead of the oil temperature.
Warning against speeding
Set the speed limit, e.g. for the maximum permissible speed in towns
» page 41 .
Current driving speed
The display is identical to the display on the speedometer.
Average speed
The indication is calculated continuously since the last deletion of the memory.
After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m driven.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
The maximum distance indicated is 9,999 km. The indicator is automatically
set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Driving time
The time travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.The maximum distance indicated is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is
automatically set back to zero if this period is exceeded.
Coolant temperature
If the engine oil temperature is in the range 80-110 °C, the engine operating
temperature is reached.
If the temperature lies below 80 °C or above 110 °C, avoid high engine revs, full
throttle and high engine loads.
Warning when exceeding the set speed
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
The system offers the possibility to set a speed limit beyond which an audiblealarm will sound and the following warning message appears.
Speed ... exceeded.SPEED TOO HIGH
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Set the desired speed limit.
›
Confirm the set value, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved
automatically.
The speed limit can be set in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Drive at the desired speed.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
The set speed limit can be manually adjusted later if needed.
Deactivate speed limit
›
Select the menu item
Warning at
at ( ) or
 (
 ) and confirm.
›
Confirm the stored value of the speed limits.
The speed limit will be disabled.
The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and
on. After a gap between driving exceeding 2 hours, the pre-set speed limit is
deactivated.
41Information system

MemoryFig. 29
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
) / Segment display ( 
)
Read and observe on page 40 first.
Following driving data is stored in three locations.
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Display of the selected memory in the display at position
A
» Fig. 29 .
Since start
(
 ) or “1” (
)
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if
the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Long-term
(  ) and “2” (
)
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9,999 kilometres driv-
en.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.
Since refuel
(  ) or “3” (
)
The memory gathers driving information since the last refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
Select memory
▶ Select the driving data information desired.
▶ Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Resetting ▶ Select the driving data information desired.
▶ Select the desired memory.
▶ Reset the selected memory by pressing and holding.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
42
Operation using the operating lever
43
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel
43
Menu item
Navigation44
Menu item
Audio44
Menu item
Telephone45
Menu item
Assist systems45
Compass point display
45
The MAXI DOT display (hereinafter only referred to as "display") is a user inter-
face which, depending on the equipment configuration, delivers information
about the Infotainment, the multifunction display, the assistance systems etc.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Main menu
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Call up the main menu
›
Press and hold the button
A
on the operating lever » Fig. 30 on page 43 .
or 
42Operation

In the display when the ignition is on, an arrow symbol as well as an abbrevia-
tion for the corresponding direction (in relation to the current direction of trav-
el) are displayed » Fig. 32.
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
46
Service messages
46
Resetting the service interval display
46
The service interval display shows the time and mileage to the next service
event.
The information regarding the service intervals can be found in the service
schedule.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Fig. 33
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 33 until the
Service
is shown in the dis-
play.
›
Release the button
A
.
In the display the symbol  appears for 4 seconds and the following message
for the kilometre or days to the next service appointment.
Oil service … / … Inspection … / …OIL SERV_ IN … OR … INSPECT_ IN … OR …Service messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol 
as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the icon 
appears in the display after the
ignition is switched on, as well as the following message, for example.Oil service now!OIL SERVICE NOW
or
Inspection now!INSPECTION NOW
or
Oil service and inspection now!OIL SERVICE + INSP_ NOW
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display be reset by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
46Operation