2016 SKODA FABIA window

CAUTIONThe opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Tailgate
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing the boot lid
50
Delayed locking of the boot lid
50WARNING■ Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning.■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – There is a risk of an accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, it could crack – There is a risk of injury!
Opening / closing the boot lid
Fig. 37
Opening / closing the boot lid
Read and observe on page 50 first.›
To open the lid, press button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 37 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
To close , grab the mount
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Note
ButtonA » Fig. 37 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5
km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button on the key, then the boot lid is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically.
window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lifter
51
Electric Windows
51
Force limiter
52
Malfunctions
52
The window can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
Depending on equipment the windows can be operated electrically from the
following locations; the window in the front doors or all windows from the
driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the passenger door or
the rear doors. 

50Operation

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

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

Front sun visorsFig. 48
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 48
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
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)
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.
Panoramic roof sun shade
Fig. 49
Open sun screen
12ABRead and observe on page 58 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. 49.
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:
Front wipers and washers
60
Rear wiper and washer/Reversing camera cleaning system
60
Headlight cleaning system
60
The windscreen wipers only operate if the ignition is switched on and the bon-
net is closed.
WARNINGDo 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
■ If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 161.■
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 separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms. 
59Lights and visibility

NoteDepending on vehicle equipment, the windscreen washer jets can be heated
automatically after starting the engine.
Front wipers and washers
Fig. 50
Operating the front windscreen
wipers and washer system
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 50
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
 Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position 
- by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes.
Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain In Infotainment, can be activa-
ted/deactivated » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is still responsible
for setting the function of the windscreen wipers manually depending on
the visibility conditions. ANoteIf the wiping is carried out without interruption, the wiping speed varies de-
pending on the vehicle speed.
Rear wiper and washer/Reversing camera cleaning system
Fig. 51
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washing system
Read and observe and on page 59 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 51
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position) - after releasing the
control stalk, the wipers perform another 2 to 3 wiper strokes
Spraying the rear view camera (sprung position)
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on when reverse gear is selected. This function can be activated/deactivated in
the Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 59 first.
The headlights are cleaned with every first and after every tenth spraying of
the windscreen under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -11° C to +36° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to be regularly cleared of snow and ice (e.g. using the de-icing spray).
60Operation

The knob for the electrically adjustable mirrors can be moved to the following
positions » Fig. 53 -  .
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To restore it to
its original position, fold back from the side window until it audibly clicks into
place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.Seats and headrests
Front seats
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
62
Setting the armrest height
63WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer crushing injuries as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 54
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 62 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled,
pressed or turned in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 54.
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)
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism for
the backrest angle.ABC62Operation

Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment and transporting objects
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
76
Fixing nets
76
Multifunction pocket
77
Hooks
77
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
77
Luggage compartment cover
78
Other positions of the luggage compartment cover
78
Roll-up cover
79
Net partition
79
Storage compartments under the floor
80
Cargo elements
80
Flexible storage compartment
80
Class N1 vehicles
80
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 adjusted
accordingly.
When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Match the tyre pressure to the load.
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.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – There is a
risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – There is a risk of an accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident in the vehicle - There is a risk of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats.
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.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
75Transport of cargo