2015 SKODA FABIA infotainment

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
The description of the vehicle operation, important information about safety, vehicle care, mainte-
nance and self-help, as well as technical vehicle data, are given in this Manual.
The operation of some functions and vehicle systems is undertaken via Infotainment.
Please do not read just this manual, but also the Infotainment manual carefully as well. The procedure
in accordance with the two instructions is a prerequisite for the correct use of the vehicle.
When using the vehicle, the general binding country-specific legal requirements (e.g. transporting
children, deactivating the airbag, tyre use, road traffic, etc.) must always be observed.
We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA, and wish you a pleasant journey at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA or manufacturer) 6V0012720AD

Board literature
You can always find these Owner´s Manualand the Service Plan in the on-
board instructions for your vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the on-board literature can also include the
Owner´s Manual Infotainment and in some countries also the brochure On the
road .
Owner´s Manual
These Owner´s Manual apply to all body versions of the vehicle and all related
models as well as for all equipment levels .
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment versions without iden-
tifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, this vehicle does not contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the
vehicle. If you have any questions regarding the scope of equipment, please
contact a ŠKODA Partner.
The Pictures in this manual are for illustration purposes only. The illustrations
can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to provide
general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of constant further development of all vehi-
cles. Each time, therefore, any changes to the vehicle occur, the scope of deliv-
ery may change in terms of its equipment and technology. The information lis-
ted in this Manual corresponds to the information available at the time of go-
ing to press.
Therefore legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-
tions and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
We recommend that web pages that are referred to in this Owner's Manual are
displayed using the classic view. Not all necessary information may be dis-
played correctly if the mobile view is chosen.
Service schedule
The service plan includes the documentation of the vehicle handover informa-
tion, warranty and service events.
Infotainment Owner's Manual
The Infotainment manual contains a description of the Infotainment service
and possibly also some functions and vehicle systems.Move brochure
The On-the-road brochure contains the importer's customer service number
and the service number in the individual countries as well as the emergency
numbers.
Online user manualsFig. 1
Using this QR code, the web page with a model overview of the ŠKODA brand
is opened.
The page can also be accessed by entering the following address in the web
browser.
http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/mini-apps/owners-manuals/
▶ Select the desired model - a menu for the user manuals is displayed.
▶ Select the construction period as well as the language.
▶ Select the desired manual - it can be displayed either online or in pdf format.
4Board literature

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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Setting the clockFig. 26
Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 27 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 26 until the
Time
is shown in the display.
›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait around 4 seconds - the system switches to the start setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment ,
chapter Device settings .
Warning lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Brake system
32
 Seat belt warning light
32

 Power Steering/steering lock (engine start using push-button)
32
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
33
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
33
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
33
 Rear fog light
33
 Exhaust inspection system
33
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
34
Engine performance check (petrol engine)34 Airbag system34

Tyre pressure
34
 Fuel reserve
35
  Turn signal system
35

Trailer turn signal lights
35

Fog lights
35
 Speed control/speed limiter
35
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
35
 Main beam
35
 Automatic transmission
36

 Rear seat belt warning light
36
 Generator
36
 Coolant
36
 Engine oil pressure too low
37
 Engine oil level
37
 Lamp failure
37
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
 Windscreen washer fluid level
38

 START-STOP system
38
 Display of a low temperature
38
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
38
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front Asst)
38
 Service
38
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go out a few
seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or
 (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights
4
» Fig. 20 on page 28 and » Fig. 21 on page 28 . 
31Instruments and warning lights

WARNING■Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 63. Place the warning triangle at the pre-
scribed distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 149 , Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
Release the handbrake!RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: Owner's Manual!BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 156 .
WARNING■
If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 33 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of an accident occurring!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened the seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h the warning light 
flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
  Power Steering/steering lock (engine start using push-
button)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
 illuminates - this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 illuminates - this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defective (engine start push-button)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components (e.g.
Infotainment etc.), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock not unlocked (engine start push-button)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
32Operation

For instance, if    appears in this display, this means it is recommended that
you shift from 3rd into 4th gear.
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
Driving data (Multifunction display)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
40
Information overview
40
Warning when exceeding the set speed
41
Memory
42
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before
switching off the ignition is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the menu item
Driving data
must be selec-
ted and confirmed in the main menu » page 42, MAXI DOT display .
Setting the units and switching the display on/off for some data is possible in the Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment , chapter CAR - Vehicle set-
tings .
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.OperationFig. 28
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever/the multifunction steering
wheel
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
The selection as well as the settings of the data values can be operated withthe buttons on the operating lever as well as on the multi-function steering
wheel » Fig. 28 .
Description of the operation
Button / dialActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionCTurn upwards or down-wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment). 
40Operation

MemoryFig. 29
Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
) / Segment display ( 
)
Read and observe on page 40 first.
Following driving data is stored in three locations.
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Display of the selected memory in the display at position
A
» Fig. 29 .
Since start
(
 ) or “1” (
)
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if
the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Long-term
(  ) and “2” (
)
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9,999 kilometres driv-
en.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.
Since refuel
(  ) or “3” (
)
The memory gathers driving information since the last refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
Select memory
▶ Select the driving data information desired.
▶ Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Resetting ▶ Select the driving data information desired.
▶ Select the desired memory.
▶ Reset the selected memory by pressing and holding.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
42
Operation using the operating lever
43
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel
43
Menu item
Navigation44
Menu item
Audio44
Menu item
Telephone45
Menu item
Assist systems45
Compass point display
45
The MAXI DOT display (hereinafter only referred to as "display") is a user inter-
face which, depending on the equipment configuration, delivers information
about the Infotainment, the multifunction display, the assistance systems etc.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Main menu
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Call up the main menu
›
Press and hold the button
A
on the operating lever » Fig. 30 on page 43 .
or 
42Operation

›Press and hold the dial G on the multifunction steering wheel
» Fig. 31 on
page 43 .
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment) ■Driving data
» page 40
■
Assist systems
» page 45
■
Navigation
» page 44
■
Audio
» page 44
■
Telephone
» page 45 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 39 , Auto-check control
The menus can be opened using the buttons on the control lever » Fig. 30 on
page 43 or on the multi-function steering wheel » Fig. 31 on page 43 .
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The travel mode can be set in the Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotain-
ment , chapter Vehicle settings (SETUP button) .
■
For vehicles without Infotainment, the display language can only be adjusted
by a specialist garage.
Operation using the operating lever
Fig. 30
Buttons: on the operating lever
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons on the operating lever
ButtonActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSwitch between menu items / menusPress and hold at the top or downDisplay main menuButtonActionOperationBPress brieflyConfirm menu item / menu
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 31
Buttons/dials: on the multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons/dials on the multi-
function steering wheel
Button / dialActionOperationA
Press brieflyVoice control on/off / Sound off /on
(applies to vehicles without voice con- trol)Press and hold buttonActivate the voice control of the
SmartLink a)
function (if supported by
the connected device)BPress brieflySwitch sound on/off / Switch track playback on/offTurn upIncrease volumeTurn downDecrease volumeCPress brieflyTo the next radio channel or changeto the playback trackPress and hold buttonFast forward within the track 43Information system