2016 SKODA FABIA battery

WARNING■Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ised persons (e.g. children) could lock the vehicle, turn on the ignition or
start the engine - danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help themselves.
At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the key grooves clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a nega-
tive effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.
Locking/unlocking using the key via the lock cylinder
Fig. 29
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 45 first.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 29
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
With regards vehicles with the KESSY system for locking / unlocking the vehi-
cle the cap of the lock cylinder must first be removed with the remote control
key via the lock cylinder » page 159.Unlocking/locking with the remote control keyFig. 30
Key with pop-out key bit
Read and observe and on page 45 first.
Description of the key » Fig. 30
Unlock button
Lock button
Safety button to unlock the boot lid
Button for popping out/pushing in the key bit
Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you
press a button on the key, the battery is discharged
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing lightly on the button
the lid is unlocked.
By pressing down on the button
the lid is unlocked and unlatched (part-
opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the button , then the lid is automati-
cally locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can
be set » page 50 .
CAUTION
■
The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition by transmit-
ters close to the car.■
The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-
placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of
less than 3 m away » page 159.
AB45Unlocking and opening

Fig. 34
Door opening lever - Variant 1 / Variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 45 first.
›
To open from the outside , unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
in
the direction of arrow » Fig. 33.
›
To open from the inside pull the door opening lever
B
» Fig. 34 and push the
door away from you.
›
To the lock from the inside grab handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■
The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion - risk of fatality!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - danger to life!
■
An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on a slope – risk of injury.
Child safety lockFig. 35
Rear door: Switching the child safety system on/off
Read and observe
and on page 45 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
›
To turn on the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position

» Fig. 35 .
›
Toturn off the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position
.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 45 first.
Synchronise remote
If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times
beyond the effective range of the equipment or the battery has been replaced
in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote
control, the key must be synchronised.
›
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.
Fault with the central locking
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
A failure in the central locking system can lead the vehicle doors and the boot
lid can emergency lock or emergency release » page 159. 
48Operation

Failure of the KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the appropriate error message is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, a message appears in the display of
the instrument cluster referring to the need to replace the battery. Replace
the battery » page 159.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Alarm trigger
49
Interior monitor and towing protection
49
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that all doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source, service life of which is 5 years.
Alarm trigger
Read and observe
on page 49 first.
The alarm is triggered when one of the following unauthorised actions is acti-
vated on the vehicle with an activated warning system. ▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶
Sudden and significant voltage failure of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
An alarm is triggered also when the driver's door is unlocked and opened by
the lock cylinder.
The alarm is switched off by pressing the
button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 36
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 49 first.
As soon as the interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle,
it triggers the alarm.
As soon as the anti-towing protection detects tilts in the locked vehicle, it
triggers the alarm.
Both systems should be deactivated if there is a possibility that the alarm will
be triggered by movements (e.g. by people or animals) within the vehicle inte-
rior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
Deactivating
›
Switch off the ignition and open the driver's door.
›
Press the button on the centre column on the driver side
» Fig. 36,the
 symbol illuminates in the button.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Disabling the two systems switches off SafeLock. 
49Unlocking and opening

WARNING■Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries.■
Power windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with
a force limiter (only applies to the Variant 2 ) » page 52 . If there is an ob-
stacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by sever-
al centimetres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk
of injury.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle
and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Mechanical window lifter
Fig. 38
Window operation: Left / Right
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
›
To open , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 38 .
›
To close , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
B
.
Electric WindowsFig. 39
Buttons for window-openers: Version 1 / version 2
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the front windows - Variant 1 or
the front and rear windows - Variant 2 be operated by pushing/pulling the
door buttons in the driver’s door » Fig. 39.
The window in the front passenger door and the windows in the rear doors
(variant 2) are operated via the button in each door.
Buttons for window levers Front door left
Front door right
Rear door, left
Rear door, right
Deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors (the deactivation may be
advantageous if, for example, children are transported on the rear seats)
›
To open , lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the win-
dow has moved into the desired position.
›
To close , pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold
until the window has moved into the desired position.
In Variant 2 » Fig. 39The driver’s window can be automatically fully opened /
closed by pushing or pulling the button up to the latch. Pushing/ pulling the
button again causes the window to stop immediately. 
ABCDE51Unlocking and opening

›To
deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors, press the E button.
When the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the indicator light in the
button E
lights up.
Force limiter
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Only version 2 of the power windows is equipped with the power limiter
(does not apply to the passenger window).
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only not operational if you attempt to close the window
again within the next 10 seconds – the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING■ Variant 1 of the power window » Fig. 39 on page 51 has no force limiter.
The windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!■
The passenger window in variant 2 of the power window » Fig. 39 on
page 51 has no force limiter. The window should nevertheless be closed
carefully – risk of injury!
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanisms has cooled down.
The electric power windows are deactivated after the vehicle battery has been
disconnected. After connecting the vehicle battery, the system is activated as
follows.›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
52Operation

Fog lights with the CORNER functionRead and observe
on page 53 first.
The CORNER function automatically switches on the fog lights on the respec-tive side of the vehicle (e.g. when cornering), if the following conditions are
met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply 1)
.
The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position .
The two functions can be activated/deactivated and set in Infotainment
» Owner's Manual Infotainment .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is detected by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the inside mirror or in the control panel. Do not cover the sensor -
the system can be affected.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light systemFig. 44
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 53 first.
›
To switch on/off , press the
button
» Fig. 44 .
When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light buttons
all flash at the same time as the warning lights 
 in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the air-
bags is deployed.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
the turn signal only flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle 2)
.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the side light  on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever all the way into position
or
 until it stops
» Fig. 41
on page 54 .
The parking light is turned on, on the relevant side of the vehicle. 
1)
If the two switch-on variants are conflicting (e.g. if the front wheels are turned to the left and the right
turn signal light is switched on), the turn signal light has the higher priority.
2)
Valid only for comfort signalling » page 54.
56Operation

Switching on the parking lights on both sides ›Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch into position » page 53 ,
the parking lights are turned on.›
Switch off the ignition and lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically!
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 53 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior lights
57
Interior lighting, rear
58
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition
off (or after a door is opened),the lights will automatically switch off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes.
Front interior lightsFig. 45
Operation of the front light: Version 1 / version 2
Positions of the sliding light switch
A
» Fig. 45
Switching on
Switching off
Automatic operation
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch
B
) » Fig. 45
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation - position 
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
57Lights and visibility

Interior lighting, rearFig. 46
Interior lights at the rear
Operation (by moving the lens
A
) » Fig. 46
Activating
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
58
Front sun visors
59
Panoramic roof sun shade
59WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.Rear window heaterFig. 47
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 58 first.
The heater for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
›
To switch the heating on / off,press
 button
» Fig. 47 .
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heating automatically switches off after 10 minutes.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 142 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .1)
In this position, the same conditions apply as for the automatic operation of the lighting from the front
seats » page 57 .
58Operation