2015 SKODA FABIA key

Rear towing eyeFig. 191
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 176 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 191.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 176 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles with
a factory fitted tow hitch » page 127, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
177
Synchronising the remote control
178
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the key after replacing the battery » page 178.
CAUTION■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.■
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 192
Remote control key: Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 177 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 192 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
177Emergency equipment, and self-help

Synchronising the remote controlRead and observe
on page 177 first.
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key maynot be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Emergency unlocking/locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
178
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
178
Unlock the boot lid
179
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
179
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
Fig. 193
Handle on the driver's door: covered lock cylinder/lock cylinder
with key
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
› Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover
» Fig. 193.›Open the cover in the direction of the arrow.›
Release the door handle.
›
For vehicles with LHD insert the remote control key with the buttons facing
up into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
For vehicles with RHD insert the remote control key directed with buttons
down into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold it pulled.
›
Replace the cap in its original position.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 194
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors
which have no locking cylinder. It is only visible after opening the door.
›
Remove the cover
A
» Fig. 194 .
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot and turn in the direction of the arrow
(sprung position).
›
Replace the cover
A
.
178Do-it-yourself

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

Replacing the bulb for the fog lightFig. 213
Removing the fog lamp / changing bulb for fog light switch
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
Remove the protective grille and headlight
›
Insert the clamps for removing the full wheel covers into opening
A
» page 167 , Vehicle tool kit .
›
Loosen the protective grille by pulling the hook in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 213.
›
Grasp the guard with the hand and remove by pulling in the direction of the
arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the screws
B
with the screwdriver from the tool kit » page 167.
›
Remove the headlight in the direction of arrow
3
.
Replacing the light bulb
›
Push in the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 213 .
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
5
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
7
.
›
Insert the new bulb into the headlight and turn counter to the direction of
arrow
6
as far as the stop.
› Attach the connector.
Refit the headlight and grille›
Replace the fog light by inserting it in the opposite direction of the arrow
3
» Fig. 213 and tightening.
›
Insert the protective grille and carefully press it in.
The protective grille must engage firmly.
Changing the licence plate light bulb
Fig. 214
Remove the licence plate light
Fig. 215
Remove the cover / replace the bulb
Read and observe
and on page 184 first.
›
Open the tailgate.
›
Push in the lamp in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 214 .
The lamp comes loose.
›
Swivel out the lamp in the direction of the arrow
2
and remove it.
›
Remove the cap of the lamp in range
A
and in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 215 . 
189Fuses and light bulbs

Index
Numbers and Symbols
12-volt power outlet
77
A
abroad lead-free petrol
148
Abroad Headlights
64
ABS Operation
115
Warning light33
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles139
Accessories136
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
68
headrests70
Seat69
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
Adjustment Headlight beam
60
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
138
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
138
Advance warning/emergency braking Warning light
38
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
98
Airbag14
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
138
Deactivating18
Deployment15
Front airbag15
Head airbag17
Side airbag17
Switching off the front passenger airbag19
Warning light34
Airbag system14
Air conditioning95
Climatronic96
Manual air conditioning95
Recirculated air mode97
Air outlet vents98
Alarm Enable/disable
54
Switch off54
Trailer135
Triggering54
Alcantara cleaning
145
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
142
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)115
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
54
Trailer135
Anti-theft wheel bolts 169
Armrest71
artificial leather145
Ashtray76
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
129
bar ball, Step 2130
Assist systems114
Auto-check control39
Automatic driving lamp control61
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
179
Selector lever lock110
Starting-off and driving111
Tiptronic110
Using the selector lever109
Automatic gearbox modes109
Automatic load deactivation159
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect110
Automatic transmission109
Kickdown111
Malfunction36
Selector lever lock110
Warning light36
Warning messages36
AUX82
Avoiding damage to your vehicle113
B
Bags on the backs of the front seats
81
on the inner sides of the front seats81
Ball head Check fitting
130
Ready position128, 129
Battery In the remote control key
177
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bicycle carrier91
Bonnet Closing
151
Opening151
Boot Class N1 vehicles
89
Hooks85
See Boot lid55
Boot lid automatic locking
56
Close55
Open55
Brake Assist (HBA)116
Brake booster107
brake fluid specification
156
201Index

Heating95
Control elements95
Exterior mirrors68
Seats71
HHC116
Hill Start Assist (HHC)116
Hitch127
Drawback load127
Hooks85
Horn26
I
i-Pad holder Handling
82
Ice scrapers142
Ignition lock101
Immobilizer100
Individual settings Locking
52
Unlocking52
Inertia reel13
Information system39
Compass point display45
Door warning39
Gear recommendation39
MAXI DOT display42
Multifunction display40
operation40
Service interval display46
Information system operation40
Infotainment4
Instrument cluster27
Auto-check control39
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Fuel gauge30
Overview28
Revolution counter28
Temperature gauge29
Warning lights31
Interior care144
Natural leather145
interior light Front
64
Interior monitor55
iPad holder behind the headrests
82
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
167
Maintenance143
Jacking points Raise vehicle
170
Jump-starting174
K
KESSY Locking
51
Unlocking51
Key Locking
50
Start the engine101
Stopping the engine101
Switch off the ignition101
Switch on the ignition101
Unlocking50
L
Lamp failure Warning light
37
Lamps Warning light
37
Leather Natural leather care
145
LEAVING HOME63
Lever Main beam61
Turn signal61
Levers Windscreen wipers
67
Light Cockpit
64
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME63
Front fog lights62
Headlights with CORNER function62
Rear fog light62
Replacing bulbs184
Lighting Luggage compartment
83
Lights59
Automatic driving lamp control61
Daylight running60
Hazard warning light system63
Headlight flasher61
Headlight range adjustment60
Low beam60
Main beam61
parking lights60
Parking lights63
Switching on and off60
Turn signal61
Warning lights31
Load194
Locking Individual settings
52
KESSY51
Key50
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
52
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
178
Low beam60
205Index

Petrolsee fuel148
Phone see Infotainment
4
Plastic parts142
Pocket in the luggage compartment
85
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
141
Power steering Warning light
32
Power windows56
Button in the front passenger door58
Force limitation58
Practical equipment Reflective vest
166
Practical features Pockets on the backs of the front seats
81
Pockets on the inner sides of the front seats81
Waste container77
Protective films141
R
Radiator fan
152
Radio see Infotainment
4
Raise vehicle170
Rear interior light
64
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
68
Rear fog light62
Warning light33
Rear mirror67
Rear view mirror Interior mirror
68
Rear window - heater65
Recirculated air mode97
Refuelling147
Fuel147
Remote control Locking
50
Replacing the battery177
Synchronisation process178
Unlocking50
Remote control key Replacing the battery
177
Removing the bar ball, Step 1
131
bar ball, Step 2131
Repairs and technical alterations136
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
189
Bulb in rear light190
Bulbs184
Fuses - engine compartment183
High beam bulb (halogen projection-type head- lamp)
187
High beam bulb (halogen projector headlights) 188
Low beam and high beam bulb (halogen head- lights)
186
parking light bulb187
Rear window wiper blade180
turn signal switch bulb (halogen projector headlights)
188
Vehicle battery159
windscreen wiper blades179
Replenishing Coolant
155
Engine oil154
Windscreen washer fluid152
Revolution counter28
Rims160
Roller blind Luggage compartment cover
87
Roof Load
94
Roof rack93
mounting points94
Roof load94
Rubber seals142
Running-in Brake linings
111
Engine111
Tyres111
S
SAFE see SafeLock
52
SafeLock52
SAFELOCK see SafeLock
52
Safety8
Child safety20
Child safety seats20
Correct seated position8
Headrests70
ISOFIX22
TOP TETHER24
Save electrical energy112
Save fuel112
Seals Vehicle care
142
Seat Adjusting
69
Seat belt height adjustment
12
Warning light32, 36
Seat belts11
Belt tensioners14
fastening and unfastening13
Seatbelts Inertia reels
13
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
12
Seat features71
207Index

SeatsArmrest71
Headrests70
Heating71
Rear seat72
Seat backrests72
Seats and headrest69
Secure variable loading floor
91
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
27
Selector lever Refer to Selector lever
109
Selector lever lock Indicator light
35
Service137
Service interval display46
Warning light38
setting Lower position of the variable loading floor
90
Setting Seat belt height
12
seats and headrests69
Upper position of the variable loading floor89
Settings Interior mirror
68
Setting the Clock
31
Side airbag17
SmartGate Connection by searching for a Wi-Fi network
47
introductory information47
Password/PIN code change48
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct48
SmartLink see Infotainment
4
Snow chains165
Sockets 12 V
77
Spare wheel163
remove168
stow168
Speed control Indicator light
35
Speed control system119
Speed limiter120
Indicator light35
Operation121
Operation description121
Speed symbol see Wheels
164
Spoiler138
Stabilisation system114
Stability Control (ESC)115
Staring engine Jump-starting
174
START-STOP104
Jump-starting174
Manually deactivating/activating the system106
operation105
Warning light38
START-STOP system104
Starter button Problems with the engine start
104
Steering column lock locking102
Steering column lock unlocking102
Switching off the engine103
Switch off the ignition103
Switch on the ignition103
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
102
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 100
Starting engine Jump-starting
174
Starting the engine Starter button
103
START STOP Information messages
106
Start the engineKey101
Steering column lock locking Starter button
102
Steering column lock unlocking Starter button
102
Steering lock locking Key
100
Steering lock unlocking Key
100
Steering lock (engine start using push-button) Warning light
32
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stop see Parking
108
Stopping the engine Key
101
Storage73
compartment beneath the front seat80
storage compartment Glasses compartment
79
Storage compartment in the doors
74
in the front arm rest79
in the front centre console75
in the rear centre console82
on the dash panel75
on the front passenger side80
on the side of the front seat75
Storage compartments73
sun visors65
Sun visors66
Switching lights on and off60
Switching off the engine Starter button
103
Switch off the ignition Key
101
Starter button103
208Index