2015 SKODA FABIA lock

Opening/closing boot lid » Fig. 43
Unlocking the door
Open flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
CAUTION
On vehicles with a variable loading floor, this must not be affixed by means of
the hook on the frame of the boot lid when closing the boot lid » page 91 -
there is the risk of damage to the hook.
Automatic locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol key  on the key, then the door is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key 
on the key.
Window operations

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lefter
57
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
57
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
58
Force limitation
58
Malfunctions
59
The window can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
123Depending on equipment the windows can be operated electrically from the
following locations; the window in the front doors or all windows from the
driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the passenger door or
the rear doors.WARNINGThe windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the ice
» page 142 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heater, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.56Operation

Mechanical window lefterFig. 44
Operating the window: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
Using the respective window crank only one window can be operated mechan-
ically.
Opening
Turn the winder in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 44 .
Closing
Turn the winder in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 44 .
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
Fig. 45
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1 / version 2
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the front windows - Variant 1 or
the front and rear windows - Variant 2 be operated with the door buttons
» Fig. 45 .
Buttons for window levers Front door left
Front door right
Rear door, left
Rear door, right
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
In Variant 2 » Fig. 45thedriver's window can be automatically fully opened by
pressing the button briefly until it stops. When pressed again or after with-
drawing the button, the window will stop.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
In Variant 2 » Fig. 45the driver's window can be automatically closed com-
pletely by drawing the button to the stop. When drawn again or after pressing
the button, the window will stop.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 45 .
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the indicator light in the
button
E
lights up. 
ABCDE57Unlocking and opening

COMING HOME / LEAVING HOMERead and observe
on page 59 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position 
.
Enabling / disabling and setting functions
The functions and setting of the lighting duration can be activated or deactiva-
ted in the Infotainment system » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CARVehicle settings .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not attach any stick-
ers or similar objects in front of the sensor in order to avoid impairing the func-
tion or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 51
Hazard warning light system
button
Read and observe on page 59 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 51 .
When you turn it on the warning light  flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights  in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light  on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop
» Fig. 48 on
page 61 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the parking lights on both sides 
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds.
After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
63Lights and visibility

Driving abroadRead and observe
on page 59 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. To prevent oncoming
traffic from being dazzled, the headlights must be adjusted by a specialist ga-
rage.
Interior lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
64
Rear interior light
64
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
The light turns off automatically 10 minutes after switching off the ignition or
opening a door unless otherwise specified.
Front interior light
Fig. 52
Operation of the front light: Version 1 / version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch A » Fig. 52
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation
Switch for turning the reading lights on/off B
» Fig. 52
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation of the lamp - position 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Rear interior light
Fig. 53
Interior lights at the rear
Positions of the lens of the rear light » Fig. 53
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 64.
64Operation

Control elements on the seat » Fig. 60
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing, the control
lever must lock audibly)
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Headrests - adjusting height
Fig. 61
Headrests: move up/move down
Read and observe
on page 69 first.
Adjustment of the head rest heights is the same in the front and rear.
Shift upwards
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 61 .
Move down
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of the arrow
2
and hold
» Fig. 61 .
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
.
WARNINGThe following guidelines for adjusting the headrests must be observed
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
Note
■
The middle rear headrest is only adjustable in two positions.■In sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and can-
not be adjusted in height.ABCHeadrests - removing and installingFig. 62
Headrest: Removing/installing
Read and observe
on page 69 first.
The removal and installation of headrests is the same in the front and rear.
Before removing and fitting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat back-
rest forward slightly » page 72.
Removing
›
Pull the headrest out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the
headrest in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 62 .
Fitting
›
Slide in the support in the direction of arrow
3
until the locking button en-
gages » Fig. 62 .
WARNINGThe following guidelines for adjusting the headrests must be observed
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the headrests that were removed in such a way that they are not dam-
aged or soiled.
Note
In the sports seats, the headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and
can not be removed.70Operation

Seat features
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heater
71
Adjusting the armrest
71
Seat backrests
72
Rear seat
72
Front seat heater
Fig. 63
Buttons for front seat heater
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The heat output can be adjusted with the ignition on.
The heater is turned on after the engine has started.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 63
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the  or
 button
» Fig. 63 .
Pressing once switches the seat heater on at its maximum level - Level 2.
Press repeatedly to reduce the intensity of the heater until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heater is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
WARNINGIf you have subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we do not rec-
ommend you use the seat heating. Burns that are slow to heal may result.
If the seat heater is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your
journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the relevant seat heating if the seats have objects attached
to or placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
When there are additional protective covers or protective covers mounted on
each of the seats, do not turn the seat heating on.
Note
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity - level 2,
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 10 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automati-
cally » page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .
Adjusting the armrest
Fig. 64
Raising the armrest
The armrest is adjustable in height.
Raise
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow into one of the five locking positions
» Fig. 64 . 
71Seats and headrests

Folding down›Lift the armrest in the direction of the arrow until it stops » Fig. 64.›
Fold down the rear armrest.
Seat backrests
Fig. 65
Fold seat backrest forwards / standby position of the seat belt
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the lug-
gage compartment. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually
on vehicles with divided rear seats.
Before folding the seat backrests forwards, adjust the position of the front
seats in such a way that they are not damaged by the folded seat backrests.
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Push the head rest into the seat backrest until it clicks into position.
›
Pull the outer seat belt to the side panel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 65 .
›
Press the release lever
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Fold the backrest in the direction of the arrow
3
.
In the undivided seat back, press the release handles on both sides of the seat
back at the same time.
Folding the seat backrest back into position
›
Pull the outer seat belt to the side panel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 65 .
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the securing
knob
A
clicks into place – check by pulling on the seat backrest » .
›
Make sure that the red pin
B
is hidden.
In the undivided seat back, pull the two outer belts to the side panel. The re-
lease handles A must be locked audibly on both sides of the seat backrest.
The red pen B
should not be visible on any of the two sides of the seat back.
WARNING■ In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
properly engaged.■
After folding back the seat back, the seat belts must be ready for use.
■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – risk of injury.
■
When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.
Note
The buckle latch of the outer seat belts C » Fig. 65 can be inserted into the
side panel.
Rear seat
Applies to the Fabia Estate
Fig. 66
Fold rear seat forward / remove split rear bench seat 
72Operation

Fig. 79
Replace bags
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slot in the door.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 78 .
›
Move the waste container in the direction of the arrows as required
2
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 78 .
Open / close waste container
›
Remove the cover in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 78 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags
›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 79 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
6
.
›
Place the bag containing the frame in the direction of arrow
7
into the con-
tainer body, so that the two lugs engage audibly to the frame.
WARNINGNever use the waste container as an ashtray - risk of fire!NoteWe recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 80
Multimedia holder
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Multimedia holder » Fig. 80
Storage compartment for storing the vehicle key
Storage compartment for storing two coins
Storage compartment for storing a mobile phone
WARNINGNever use the multimedia holder as an ashtray - risk of fire!ABC78Operation