2015 SKODA FABIA light

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. 
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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 . 
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Fig. 67
Fold the rear seat back
The luggage space can be increased by folding the rear seat forward and re-
moving it.
For vehicles with split rear seats, the parts of the rear seat can be folded for-
ward individually and removed.
Folding forward
›
Fold the rear seat in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 66 .
›
Fold the rear seat in the direction of arrow
2
.
Removing
›
Fold the rear seat forward.
›
Press the wire clips in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 66 , so that they be-
come detached from the holders.
›
Remove the rear seat.
Inserting
›
Insert the wire clips in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 66 and insert into the
brackets.
Folding backwards
›
Fold the backrest in the direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 67 .
›
Place the rear seat on the eyelets
A
, so that the eyelets
A
engage in the
recesses in the plastic caps for 
B

» .
WARNINGThe rear seat must not be pulled in under the eyelets A when folding for-
wards - this would mean the rear seat could not be secured correctly.
CAUTION
The rear seat must not be pulled in under the eyelets A when being folded
back - there is a risk of damaging the rear seat.Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
74
Storage compartments in the doors
74
Storage compartment on the side of front seat
75
Storage compartment in the front centre console
75
Coin and credit card holder
75
Storage compartment on the dash panel
75
Cup holders
76
Cigarette lighter
76
Ashtray
76
12-volt power outlet
77
Waste container
77
Multimedia holder
78
Storage compartment in the front arm rest
79
Glasses compartment
79
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Storage compartment under the front seat
80
Clothes hook
81
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
81
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
81
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
82
AUX and USB inputs
82
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Cup holdersFig. 74
Cup holder
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Two beverage containers can be placed into the cup holder » Fig. 74.
WARNING■
Do not use cups or beakers made of brittle material (e.g. glass, porcelain).
This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. They may spill as
the vehicle moves – there is a risk of scalding.
■
No objects should be placed in the holders that might endanger the vehi-
cle's occupants if the vehicle brakes suddenly or if the vehicle is in collision.
CAUTION
Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the
electrical components or seat upholstery.
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 75
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe on page 74 first.
Use
›
Press the igniter in as far as the stop » Fig. 75.
›
Wait until the igniter pops out.
›
Remove the glowing igniter and use immediately.
›
Place the cigarette lighter back into the socket.
WARNING■
The cigarette lighter also works if the ignition is switched off. When leav-
ing the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely independent,
such as children, unattended in the vehicle. They could operate the lighter
and get burned, start a fire or damage the interior.■
Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Improper usage can cause
burns.
Note
The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12-volt socket.
Ashtray
Fig. 76
Removing ashtray
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The ashtray can be used for discarding ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like » .
Removing/inserting
›
When removing, do not hold the ashtray on the cover.
›
Pull out the ashtray in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 76.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!76Operation

Storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 83
Open storage compartment / interior of the storage compartment
Read and observe
on page 74 first.
Storage compartment » Fig. 83
Opening lever
Bottle holder with a capacity of max. 1 l
Card holder
Opening
›
Pull the handle
A
to position
1
» Fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow.
The cover folds in the arrow direction
2
.
Closing
›
Screw in the filler cap in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 83 until
it audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Note
In some vehicles, the storage compartment is equipped with a lamp that lights
up when you open the storage compartment and goes off when you close it.ABCStorage compartment under the front seatFig. 84
Opening the storage compart-
ment
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The maximum permissible load of the storage compartment is 1.5 kg.
Opening
›
Pull the handle to position
1
» Fig. 84 in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Pull the handle in the direction of arrow
1
and close the tray in the opposite
direction of arrow
2
.
›
Hold onto the handle until the tray is closed.
WARNINGThe storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.80Operation

Clothes hookFig. 85
Clothes hooks
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the handles of the headliner above each of
the rear doors » Fig. 85.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items
of clothing hung up.■
Do not use hangers to hang the clothes - there is a risk of limiting the ef-
fectiveness of head airbags.
■
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision
to the rear.
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
Fig. 86
Map pockets
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The Storage pockets » Fig. 86 are intended for the Storage e.g. of maps, maga-
zines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
Fig. 87
Storage pocket
Read and observe on page 74 first.
The storage pockets are located on the inner sides of the front seats » Fig. 87.
The storage pockets are used for storing small and light objects, such as mo-
bile phones, etc.
The maximum permissible load of each of the pockets is 150 g.
WARNINGDo not exceed the maximum permissible load of the pockets. Heavy objects
are not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!
CAUTION
Never put large objects into the map pockets, e.g. bottles or objects with sharp
edges - risk of damaging the pockets and seat coverings.81Transporting and practical equipment

When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be ad-
justed accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing, it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres or
braking – risk of injury.
▶ Match the tyre pressure to the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc., as heavy objects are not sufficiently secured - there is a
risk of injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
WARNING (Continued)■ Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident, and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Fastening elements
Fig. 94
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 94
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
The upper front lashing eye
C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes
A
is 350 kg.
CAUTION
The lashing eyes A cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the var-
iable loading floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.ABC1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
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