2015 SKODA FABIA display

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

›Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1)
interface.
PIN code change for the Wi-Fi Direct connection›
Open the SmartGate web interface.
›
In the menu item “Wi-Fi Direct PIN:” Enter the new PIN code (6 digits).
›
Confirm the PIN code change by tapping on the “Save” interface.
›
Restart SmartGate by tapping on the “Reboot” 1 )
interface.
Note
If you have forgotten your password for the connection to SmartGate,
SmartGate must be reset to factory settings in a specialised workshop.Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
50
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
50
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
51
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
52
SafeLock
52
Individual settings
52
Opening/closing the door
53
Child safety lock
53
Malfunctions
54
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking sys-
tem can be individually adjusted » page 52.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting, the following
is valid for the central locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ A double audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with
the anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior lamp illuminates.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The warning icon in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated. 
1)
If the “Reboot” interface is not displayed, you must manually restore the web browser display.
49Unlocking and opening

Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for folding the key in/out
Warning light for the battery condition
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is flat.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By briefly pressing the symbol key 
, the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol key 
to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the key symbol 
on the key, then the
lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay » page 56.
CAUTION
■
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal inter-
ference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking only reacts to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 177.
Note
The remote control will only operate when in visual contact with the vehicle.
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
Fig. 37
The front door handle

ABRead and observe and on page 50 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key » Fig. 37.
The sensors for unlocking or locking are located in the handle of the front
door.
Unlocking
Locking
When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance
of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.
Locking
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into the position P before unlocking.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the ignition has not been turned off.
After locking the car, it is not possible to unlock it within the next 2 seconds by touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehicle is
locked.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which
the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. After unlocking the vehicle again, the turn-signal
lights flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again.
If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the
vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is unlocked
(partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash four times as an indication that
the boot lid has been unlocked again. The luggage compartment lid remains
released (partially open).
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
51Unlocking and opening

Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the central locking buttonFig. 38
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 50 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside and no door is open, the 
button » Fig. 38 can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
The locking is shown by the illuminated symbol .
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!
SafeLock
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
As soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside, the safe lock prevents open-
ing the doors from the inside.
This function is highlighted by the following message on the display of the in-
strument cluster after switching off the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner´s manual!CHECK SAFELOCKAfter locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The SafeLock can be switched off in one of the following ways. ▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 55.
The warning icon in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash regularly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the SafeLock system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on the opening lever.
The SafeLock switches on the next time the vehicle is locked.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the SafeLock system activated, no-one may remain
in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or open a
window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescu-
ers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Individual settings
Read and observe
and on page 50 first.
The following functions of the central locking system can be set individually inthe Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Car settings.
Opening a single door
The function allows you to only unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
with the radio remote control. KESSY makes it possible to unlock individual
doors as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the area in which the key is
located. The other doors and the boot lid are only unlocked when unlocking is
repeated.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the
fuel filler flap with the radio remote control unit. KESSY makes it possible to
unlock both doors on one side as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the
area in which the key is located. The other doors and the boot lid are only un-
locked when unlocking is repeated. 
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You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
MalfunctionsRead and observe
and on page 50 first.
Fault with the central locking
If the warning icon in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If the central locking system has failed, only the driver's door can be
locked/unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked.
▶ Lock/unlock the driver's door » page 178.
▶ Locking door » page 178.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 179.
Failure of the KESSY system
If the following message is shown in the instrument cluster display, seek help
from a specialist company.
Keyless access system faulty.KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FAULTY
Key battery flat
If the key battery voltage is too low, the following message appears in the in-
strument cluster display.
Change the key battery!KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 177.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
55
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred to as alarm system) increa-
ses protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after
the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle. ▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage failure of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source. The working life of the power
source is 5 years.54Operation

WARNING■Convex (curved outward) or aspherical exterior mirrors increase the field
of vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror.
These mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to
the following vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 58
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-dimming/light sensor
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Mirror with manual dimming » Fig. 58
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror dimming
Mirror with automatic dimming » Fig. 58
Light sensor
Light sensor on the back of the mirror
Mirror with automatic dimming
When the engine is switched off the mirror dims automatically depending on
the light falling on the sensors.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror always moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external devices (e.g. navigation systems) on to the windscreen
or in the vicinity of the interior mirror »
.
12ABWARNING■
The illuminated display of an external navigation device can lead to op-
erational faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.■
Automatic mirror dimming operates only properly if the light striking the
sensors is not affected by other objects.
WARNINGThe mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory
system.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for several minutes plenty of water. If neces-
sary get medical assistance.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 59
Exterior mirror controls: Mechanical/electrical
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the
direction of the arrow » Fig. 59.
The movement of the mirror surface follows the movement of the rotary knob. 
68Operation

Fig. 117
Control elements of the manual air conditioning
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button. When the function is activated, a warning light illu-
minates in the button.
Functions of the individual control elements » Fig. 116 and » Fig. 117
Set the temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Set the fan speed (level 0: fan off, level 4: high speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 98
▶  Air flow to the windows
▶  Air flow to the upper body
▶  Air flow to the footwell
▶  Airflow to the windows and the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 97
Switch the cooling system on/off
Information on cooling system
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met
» page 95 .
The warning light in the 
» Fig. 117 button lights up after activation, even if
some of the conditions for the function of the cooling system have not been
met. The operational readiness of the cooling system is indicated by the indi-
cator light in the button lighting up.
If recirculated air mode is turned to position  when the blower is on, the
cooling system is switched on. The cooling system is switched off again by
turning the air distribution control out of the position  .
ABCIf recirculated air mode is outside position
 when the recirculating air mode
is on, the cooling system is switched on.
Note
During operation of the manual air conditioning, an increase in engine idle
speed may occur under certain circumstances in order to ensure sufficient
heating comfort.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Fig. 118
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-
perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button. When this function is switched on, the correspond-
ing icon appears in the display.
Functions of the various controls and display » Fig. 118
Set the temperature
▶  Lower the temperature
▶  Increase the temperature
Selected temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system is switched on
Intensive windshield defroster switched on
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated 
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Set blower speed
Set the fan speed (the set fan speed is indicated by the corresponding
number of segments in the display)
▶ Rotate left: reduce speed until you switch off the Climatronic
▶ Rotate right: increase speed
Interior temperature sensor Switching the intensive windshield defroster on/off - when this function
is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
Switch recirculation on/off » page 97
Switch the cooling system on/off
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Set the temperature
The temperature can be set between +16 °C and +29 °C. The temperature is
regulated automatically within this range.
If  illuminates in the display, then the Climatronic works with
maximum cool-
ing (temperature setting below +16 °C).
If  illuminates in the display, then the Climatronic works with
maximum heat-
ing (temperature setting above +29 °C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press buttons and
 simultaneously and hold for about 2 seconds.
The desired temperature unit (item 3
» Fig. 118 ) appears on the display.
WARNING■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 118 as this could impair
the functioning of the Climatronic.91011Note■ As soon as the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the
 button once the windscreen has demisted.■
During operation of the Climatronic, under certain circumstances an increase
in engine idle speed can occur in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
To switch on press the
 button. The display shows
 (pos.
4

» Fig. 118
on page 96 ).
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution
buttons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the in-
terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
Heater
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The blower is switched on.
The airflow adjuster is in position . 
97Heating and ventilation