2015 SKODA FABIA service indicator

The head airbags are positioned above the doors on both sides in the interior
of the car » Fig. 11 -  .
The airbag covers the windows of the front and rear doors, as well as the door
pillar when it is deployed » Fig. 11 - 
.
Head impact with interior parts is reduced by the inflated head airbag. The re-
duction in any impact to the head and the resultant minimizing of any move-
ments of the head additionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area.WARNING■ There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head air-
bags which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.■
Only hang light items of clothing on the hooks fitted in the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items of
clothing. Additionally, clothes hangers must not be used to hang up items
of clothing.
■
The installation of impermissible accessories in the vicinity of the head
airbags can considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in
the event of it being deployed. When the deployed head airbag is inflated,
parts of the accessories fitted could, conditions permitting, be thrown into
the interior of the car and injure the occupants » page 136.
■
When 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.
■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. In addition,
none of the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driv-
ing, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.
Note
In vehicles with head airbags, the lettering  can be seen on the B column
cladding.
Deactivating airbags
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Deactivating airbags
18
Switching off the front passenger airbag
19Deactivating airbags
If you sell your vehicle, pass on the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Take care to ensure that the information relating to the possibility
of deactivating the front passenger airbag must be included!
If an airbag in the vehicle is to be turned off, then the buyer is to draw atten-
tion to this fact!
Deactivating an airbag should, for example, be considered only in the
following cases. ▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing rearward » page 20, Transporting children safely .
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated switch
» Fig. 12 on page 19 -
 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other
airbags.
Deactivation indicator
Display of the airbag deactivation » page 34,
 Airbag system
.
Note
A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your vehi-
cle can/must be deactivated.18Safety

Checking the battery electrolyte levelFig. 172
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
Read and observe and on page 157 first.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, the electrolyte
level can be determined by looking at the change in colour of this display.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
Check
Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
Vehicles with a START-STOP system are fitted with a system for checking the
energy level for recurring engine start.
We recommend you have the electrolyte level checked by a specialist garage
from time to time, especially in the following cases. ▶ High external temperatures.
▶ Longer day trips.
▶ After each charge.
Winter time
The vehicle battery only has some of its starting power at low temperatures. A
discharged vehicle battery may freeze at temperatures just below 0 °C .
We therefore recommend that you have the battery checked and, if necessary,
recharged by a specialist garage before the start of the winter.
NoteThe battery electrolyte level is also periodically checked by a specialist garage
as part of the Inspection Service.
Charging
Read and observe
and on page 157 first.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.A charging operation can be performed if the following conditions are satis-
fied.
The engine is turned off.
The ignition is switched off.
All consumers are turned off.
The bonnet is open.
“Fast charging” with high currents
›
Disconnect both battery cables (first of all “negative”, then “positive”).
›
Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red =
“positive”, black = “negative”).
›
Plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch the
charger on.
›
Once charging is complete: Switch off the charger and remove the mains ca-
ble from the power socket.
›
Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
›
Reconnect the cables to the battery (first “positive”, then “negative”).
Charging with low voltages
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables from the battery if you recharge
the vehicle battery, for example from a mini-charger.
Refer to the charger manufacturer's instructions .
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging. 
158General Maintenance

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

Disconnecting and reconnecting159
Operation in winter158
Replacing159
Safety instructions156
Warning light36
Vehicle care Alcantara
145
Anodized parts142
Artificial leather145
Cavity protection143
Chrome parts142
Cleaning vehicle exterior140
Cleaning wheels143
Decorative and protective films141
Door locking cylinder143
Headlight glasses143
Interior care144
Maintenance141
Materials145
Natural leather145
Plastic parts142
Polishing vehicle paint work141
Rubber seals142
Safety belt146
Seat covers146
Under-body protections144
washing139
Vehicle condition see Auto-check control
39
Vehicle data sticker192
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
192
Vehicle dimensions195
Vehicle height195
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)192
Vehicle length195
Vehicle tool kit167
Vehicle width195
Vest Holder for reflective vest
166
VINVehicle Identification Number192
Visibility65
Visors see front sun visors
65
W
Warning indicator of a low temperature Warning light
38
Warning lights31
Warning symbols see Warning lights
31
Warning triangle166
warning when speeding41
Washing Automatic car wash system
140
by hand139
High-pressure cleaner140
Washing vehicles139
Waste container77
Weather conditions136
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts
169
Caps169
Loosening and tightening170
Wheels Age of wheels
160
Changing168
Driving style162
Full trim168
General information160
Load index164
Snow chains165
Speed symbol164
Storage of wheels160
Tyre damage163
Tyre pressure161
Tyre size164
Tyre wear162
Tyre wear indicator162
Unidirectional tyres163
Wheel balance162
Wheels exchange162
Winter tyres164
Wi-Fi Connection
47
Password47
Password change48
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct Connection
48
Password change48
Setting48
Window operation Malfunctions
59
Window wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
180
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
152
Replenishing152
Warning light38
Winter152
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
67
Windscreen washer system152
Windscreen wipers operation
67
Replacing the windscreen wipers179
Windscreen washer fluid152
Windscreen wipers and washers66
Winter operation De-icing windows
142
Snow chains165
Winter tyres See Wheels
164
Winter use164
Winter tyres164
Wiper blades144
Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 179
Wiper interval
67
210Index