2015 SKODA FABIA sensor

WARNING (Continued)■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. 133 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.), the system function may be limited - “incorrect recog-
nition of obstacle”.
■
Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear, such as bicycle carriers,
can impair the system function.
Function
Fig. 133
Installation position of the sensors on the left side of the vehicle:
front/rear
Fig. 134
Sampled areas and range of the
sensors
Read and observe and on page 116 first.
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. 133.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist
» Fig. 134 .
▶ Version 1: warns of obstacles in the areas
C
,
D
.
▶ Version 2: warns of obstacles in the regions
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
.
Approximate range of sensors (in cm)
Area » Fig. 134Version 1
(3 sensors)Version 2
(7 sensors)A-120B-60C160160D6060
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm - danger
area. From this moment on do not continue driving!
The acoustic signals can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotain-
ment , chapter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
A
and
B
» Fig. 134 are active in the system. 
117Assist systems

Exceeding the speed limit during the regulation
If exceeding the speed limit is required during the regulation, for example
when overtaking, then the accelerator pedal is to be fully pressed.
When exceeding the speed limit, an acoustic signal sounds and the warning
light 
in the instrument cluster flashes.
The regulation is resumed once the speed has fallen below the set limit.
CAUTION
When driving downhill, exceeding the set speed limit may occur. When exceed-
ing the limit, an acoustic signal sounds and the warning light in the instru-
ment cluster flashes.
Note
By pressing the  button during the regulation this is cancelled and the GRA
is activated.
Front Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
122
Operation
123
Distance warning (dangerous distance)
123
Warning and automatic braking
123
Disable/enable
124
Information messages
125
The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as "system") warns you of the danger
of a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and tries
to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the
brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » Fig. 144 on
page 122 .
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 114, in section Introduction .■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTIONIn case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Radar sensor
Fig. 144
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe and on page 122 first.
The radar sensor » Fig. 144(hereinafter referred to as "sensor") may detect ob-
jects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following. ▶ The sensor is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
▶ The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels, auxiliary lights
and similar.
▶ When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding message appears on the
display of the instrument cluster » page 125, Information messages .
WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the system. Have
the sensor checked by a specialist garage.■
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
■
The area in front and around the senor should not be obscured by labels,
auxiliary lights and similar. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents! 
122Driving

Information messagesRead and observe
and on page 122 first.
The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Front Assist: no sensor view.FRONT ASSIST NO SENSOR VIEW
The sensor is soiled or covered.
Stop the car, switch off the engine and clean the sensor or eliminate the dis-
turbance causing the lack of visibility » Fig. 144 on page 122 .
If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or-
ganisation is required.
Front Assist not available.FRONT ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE
The system is not available for an unknown reason.
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again.
If after engine start the message persists, then the help of a professional or- ganisation is required.
Fatigue detection
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
125
Information messages
125
The fatigue detection system (hereinafter referred to as "system") recom-
mends the driver takes a break from driving when driver fatigue can be detec-
ted due to the driver's steering behaviour.
WARNING■ The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 114, in section Introduction .■
For the driving ability is always the driver's responsibility. Never drive if
you feel tired.
WARNING (Continued)■ The system may not detect all cases where a break is needed.■Therefore, take regular, sufficient breaks during long trips.■
There will be no system warning during the so-called micro-sleep.
Note
■In some situations, the system may evaluate the driving incorrectly and thus
mistakenly recommend a break (e.g. sporty driving, adverse weather condi-
tions or poor road conditions).■
The system is designed primarily for use on motorways.
Function
Read and observe
on page 125 first.
From the start of the journey, the system evaluates steering behaviour. If,
while driving, there have been changes in the steering behaviours that are
evaluated by the system as indicating possible fatigue, a break recommenda-
tion is issued.
The system evaluates steering behaviour and recommends a break at speeds
of 65 - 200 km/h.
The system detects a break from driving when one of the following condi-
tions is met.
▶ The vehicle is stopped and the ignition switched off.
▶ The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt removed and the driver's door opened.
▶ The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes.
If none of these conditions are met or if the driving style is not changed, the
system recommends a driving break again after 15 minutes.
The system can be activated or deactivated in the Infotainment » Owner´s
Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - vehicle settings .
Information messages
Read and observe
on page 125 first.
The icon appears and the following message for a few seconds in the display
of the instrument cluster  and the following message.
Driver alert.

Take a break!DRIVER ALERT TAKE A BREAK

125Assist systems

WARNING■No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.■Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
■
It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.
■
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one ac-
cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
WARNINGThe airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front
doors. For this reason, no adjustments may be carried out to the doors or
door panels (e.g. installation of additional loudspeakers). Resulting damage
can have a negative impact on the function of the airbag system. Any work
on the front doors and their door panels must be carried out by a specialist
garage. The following guidelines must be observed.■
Never drive with inner door panels removed.
■
Never drive if parts of the inner door panel have been removed and the
resulting openings have not been properly sealed.
■
Never drive if the loudspeakers in the doors have been removed, unless
the loudspeaker openings have been properly sealed.
■
Always make sure that the openings are covered or filled if additional
loudspeakers or other equipment parts have been installed in the inner
door panels.
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
ŠKODA meets the requirements of the brand and its products with regard to
protecting the environment and the preserving resources. All new ŠKODA ve-
hicles are 95% recyclable.
Note
Detailed information about the trade-in and recycling of end-of-life cars is
available from a specialist garage.Washing vehicle
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Washing by hand
139
Automatic car wash systems
140
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
140
The best protection for your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain adhering to your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive
effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's
rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is essential to also thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
WARNINGWashing your vehicle in the winter: Water and ice in the brake system can
affect the braking efficiency – there is the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
The temperature of the water used for cleaning must not exceed 60 °C – there
is a risk of damaging the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle at washing bays intended for this purpose.
Washing by hand
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
Soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as much as you can of this off.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
Work from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals. 
139Care and maintenance

Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.WARNINGProtect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor or the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk
of cuts!
CAUTION
■ Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.■Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – there is a risk of paint damage.
Automatic car wash systems
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows including the slid-
ing/tilting roof, etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular attached parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack system etc., it is best to consult the operator of the car wash system
beforehand.
The lips of the windscreen wiper rubbers must be cleaned and degreased with
cleaning agents especially formulated for the task after an automatic wash
with wax.
CAUTION
■ Before driving through a car wash fold in the exterior mirrors - there is a risk
of damage.■
For vehicles with roof antenna the antenna rod should be unscrewed before
driving through a car wash - there is a risk of damage.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
Read and observe
and on page 139 first.
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance .
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
CAUTION
■ The films may not be washed with any high-pressure cleaners - there is risk
of damage » page 141.■
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
joints when washing the vehicle in the winter – there is a risk of freezing.
■
The sensors of the parking aid can be sprayed only for a short time and there
must be a minimum distance of 10 cm - there is a risk of damage.
Cleaning vehicle exterior
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
141
Foils
141
Plastic parts
142
Rubber seals
142
Chrome and anodized parts
142
Windows and external mirrors
142
Headlight glasses
143
Door closing cylinder
143
Cavity protection
143
Jack
143
Wheels
143
Towing device and mounting recess
144
Under-body protection
144
Wiper blades
144
We recommend using care products from ŠKODA Original Accessories that are
available from ŠKODA Partners. The instructions for use on the package must
be observed. 
140General Maintenance

Assignment of the fuses in the dash panelFig. 200
Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
Read and observe
and on page 181 first.
No.Power consumer1Left parking light, parking light, high-mounted brake light2Central locking system3Relay for ignition4Right-hand light, rear fog light, license plate light5Power windows - driver6Central control unit, interior lighting7Horn8Towing hitch - left light
9
Operating lever beneath the steering wheel, engine control unit (on-
ly without KESSY), automatic gearbox (only without KESSY), selector
lever of the automatic transmission (only without KESSY), ESC (only
without KESSY), towing equipment (only without KESSY), power
steering (only without KESSY)10Power windows - rear left11Headlight cleaning system12Radio display1312 volt socket in luggage compartment14Operating lever under the steering wheel, light switch, ignition key
removal lock (automatic transmission), diagnostic connector, head-
light flasher, SmartGate, rain sensor, light sensorNo.Power consumer15Air conditioning, selector lever for the automatic transmission16Instrument cluster17Alarm system, horn18Not assigned19Not assigned20Not assigned21Not assigned22Front- and rear windscreen wiper system23Not assigned24Blower fan for the air conditioning system, heating, air conditioning,
heating25Not assigned26Switch for front seat heating27Rear window wiper28Not assigned29airbag30Power windows, light switches, reversing light switch, exterior mir-
rors, feed for the central toolbar, feed for the side toolbar, rear view
mirror31Fuel pump, radiator fan, cruise control, coil of the relay for the front
and rear windscreen wipers32Diagnostic connector, headlamp levelling, air conditioning, park as-
sist33Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch34Heated windscreen washer jets35Not assigned36Heated front seats37Radar38Not assigned39Electrical auxiliary heating system40Not assigned41Rear window heater42Power windows - front passenger 182Do-it-yourself

Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch177
Towing vehicle175
Tyre repair171
Unlocking the driver's door178
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
167
First aid kit166
Jack167
Reflective vest166
Vehicle tool kit167
Warning triangle166
Emissions194
Engine Running-in
111
Starting the engine103
Warning messages36
Engine compartment149
Brake fluid156
Overview151
Vehicle battery156
Engine number192
engine oil specification
153
Engine oil152
change152
Checking153
Replenishing154
Warning light37
EPC Warning light
34
ESC Operation
115
Warning light33
Exhaust inspection system Warning light
33
F
Fastening elements
84
Fatigue detection125
Function125
Information messages125
Films141
Fire extinguisher167
First aid kit166
Flexible storage compartment88
Fog lights Warning light
35
Fold variable loading floor up
91
Footmats109
see Footmats109
Force limitation Power windows
58
Front airbag15
Front Assist122
Disable/enable124
Distance warning123
Information messages125
Operation123
Radar sensor122
Warning and automatic braking123
Warning light38
Front fog lights62
fuel lead-free petrol
148
Fuel147
Diesel149
Fuel gauge30
refer to Fuel147
Refuelling147
Warning light35
fuel consumption194
Fuel reserve Warning light
35
Fuses Assignment
181
Assignment of fuses in the dash panel182
Changing181
Colour coding181
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment183
G
Gear change Gear recommendation
39
Information on the selected gear39
Gear changing Gear stick
108
General view Cockpit
26
Genuine parts137
Glasses compartment79
Glow plug system Warning light
34
H
Handbrake
107
Warning light32
Hazard warning light system63
HBA116
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
67
Headlights Bulb arrangement
185
Driving abroad64
Headlight cleaning system67
Headlights with CORNER function62
Headrests70
Adjust height70
Headrest, removing and installing
70
heater Rear window
65
Heater Recirculated air mode
97
204Index