2015 SKODA FABIA heating

Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Owner´s Manual
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
8
Seat belts
11
Wearing seat belts
11
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
18
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
22
Operation
Cockpit
26
Overview
25
Instruments and warning lights
27
Instrument cluster
27
Warning lights
31
Information system
39
Driver information system
39
Driving data (Multifunction display)
40
MAXI DOT display
42Service interval display46SmartGate47
Unlocking and opening
49
Unlocking and locking
49
Anti-theft alarm system
54
Tailgate
55
Window operations
56
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lights
64
Visibility
65
Windscreen wipers and washers
66
Rear mirror
67
Seats and headrests
69
Seats and headrests
69
Seat features
71
Transporting and practical equipment
73
Useful equipment
73
Tablet holder
82
Luggage compartment and transport of
cargo
83
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
89
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
91
Roof rack
93
Heating and ventilation
95
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
95
Driving
Starting-off and driving
100
Starting and stopping the engine using the
key
100
Starting and stopping the engine at the push
of the button
102
START-STOPsystem
104Brakes and parking106Manual gear shifting and pedals108
Automatic transmission
109
Running-in and economical driving
111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
113
Assist systems
114
General information
114
Braking and stabilisation systems
114
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
116
Speed control system
119
Speed limiter
120
Front Assist
122
Fatigue detection
125
Tyre pressure monitoring
126
Hitch and trailer
127
Hitch
127
Trailer
132
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
136
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
136
Washing vehicle
139
Cleaning vehicle exterior
140
Interior care
144
Inspecting and replenishing
147
Fuel
147
Engine compartment
149
Engine oil
152
Coolant
154
Brake fluid
155
Vehicle battery
156
Wheels
160
Tyres and rims
160
Winter use
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Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
57
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
98
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
▶ Speed regulating system
119
▶Speed limiter
120
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
▶With buttons for the Infotainment Control » Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
27
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
▶Information system
39
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
75
▶Infotainment » User manual for Infotainment
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
98
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted: ▶  Left seat heating
71
▶
 Rear window heater
65
▶
 Central locking system
52
▶
 Hazard warning light system button
63
▶



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
19
▶  Right seat heating
71
Interior rear-view mirror
6812345678910111213Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
» User manual Infotainment
Front passenger airbag15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet vents
98
Power window in the front passenger door
58
Door opening lever
53
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START STOP
104
▶
 Stability Control (ESC deactivation / activation of the ASR)
115
▶
 Parking aid
116
▶
 Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
126
Light switch
60
Bonnet release lever
151
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
60
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
101
Fuse box
181
Pedals
109
Cup holder:
76
▶
with ashtray
76
▶with multimedia support
78
Coin and credit card holder
75
Handbrake lever
107
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
108
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
109
Storage compartment
75
USB / AUX input » Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts 
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Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ 12-volt power socket77
▶Cigarette lighter
76
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Operating controls for the heating
95
▶Operating controls for the air conditioning system
95
▶Operating controls for Climatronic
96
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 19. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.3536Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Overview
28
Revolution counter
28
Display
29
Coolant temperature gauge
29
Fuel gauge
30
Counter for distance driven
30
Setting the clock
31
The instrument cluster gives the driver basic information such as the current
speed, engine speed, the state of some vehicle systems and the like.
If there is a fault in the instrument cluster, the following message will appear
in the display.
Error: instrument cluster. Workshop!COMBI-INSTRUM_ WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety.
Note
■ If the message SAFE CP appears in the instrument cluster display, the compo-
nent protection for the instrument cluster is active. Further information
» page 138 , Component protection .■
With the ignition switched on, the instruments are also illuminated. The
brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending on
the ambient lighting throughout.
27Instruments and warning lights

DisplayFig. 22
Display types
Read and observe on page 27 first.
Display types » Fig. 22
MAXI DOT display
Segment display
The following information will be displayed.
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Fuel gauge 1)
» page 30
▶ Distance travelled » page 30
▶ Time » page 31
▶ Warning lights » page 31
▶ Information system data » page 39
Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 23
Coolant temperature gauge
Read and observe on page 27 first.
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 20 on page 28 .
The display » Fig. 23 provides information about the engine coolant tempera-
ture.
The display only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale
A
» Fig. 23 .
High temperature range
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the
scale.
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Note
On vehicles with the multifunction display, the coolant temperature can be
shown on the display by the corresponding driving data entry being selected
» page 40 , Information overview .1)
Applies only to the segment display.
29Instruments and warning lights

Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
65
Sun visors in the front
65
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
66WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Rear window heater
Fig. 54
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The heater for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heating is turned on after the engine has started.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 54
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
When the heater is activated, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
NoteIf the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 55
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 55
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (depending on equipment)
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
WARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.12AB65Lights and visibility

Sun screen of the panoramic roofFig. 56
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The sunshade of the panoramic roof can be opened manually in the direction
of arrow or closed in the opposite direction of the arrow » Fig. 56.
WARNINGWhen operating the sun blind, proceed with caution to avoid causing crush-
ing injuries – risk of injury!
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
67
Headlight cleaning system
67
The windscreen wipers only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bon-
net is closed.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 179, Replac-
ing the windscreen wiper blades .WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 179, Replacing windscreen wiper blades .■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage both the blades and windscreen wiper motor!■
Carefully release frozen wiper blades off the windscreen.
■
Remove snow and ice from the windscreen wipers before driving.
■
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage to
the windscreen.
■
Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.
Note
The windscreen washer nozzles of the windscreen are heated automatically
after starting the engine.66Operation

Electrically-adjustable mirrors
The knob can be moved (depending on vehicle equipment) into the following
positions » Fig. 59 - 
.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
The mirror heating only works when the engine is running.
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
To restore it to its original position, fold back from the side window until it au-
dibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.
Note
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.Seats and headrests
Seats and headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
69
Headrests - adjusting height
70
Headrests - removing and installing
70WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent.■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer crushing injuries as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat other than ob-
jects intended for this purpose (e.g. child safety seat) – risk of accident.
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism for
the backrest angle.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 60
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 69 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled,
pressed or rotated in the direction of the arrow. 
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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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