2016 SKODA FABIA window

Place bicycle into the carrierFig. 108
Insert the front fork of the bicycle into the carrier / mounting ex-
ample of the front wheel
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
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Remove the front wheel from the bike.
›
Release the quick release
A
» Fig. 108 on the carrier and adjust according to
the bicycle fork width.
›
Place the bicycle fork on the fixing axle and tighten with the quick release
A
.
›
Set the left bicycle pedal towards the vehicle front to secure the front wheel
more easily.
›
If you want to transport two bicycles, loosen screw
A
» Fig. 107 on page 83
on the carrier and move the carrier along with attached bike to the left.
The handlebar must not touch the side window of the luggage compartment.
›
Tighten screw
A
» Fig. 107 on page 83 on the support.
›
Guide the boot lid gently downwards and check while doing this that there is
no contact between the handlebar and the rear window.
›
If necessary, the position of the sliding part
E
» Fig. 107 on page 83 can be
adjusted.
›
The dismantled front wheel can best be stowed between the left crank and
the bicycle frame.
›
Attach the front wheel with belt
B
to the front fork » Fig. 108 or to the bicy-
cle frame.
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The second carrier is installed and the bicycle is secured in a similar way.
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a beltFig. 109
Ensure the stability of the bicycles with a belt
Read and observe
and on page 82 first.
›
In order to loosen the rubber part of the clamp, push both parts against each
other and open the clamp.
›
Position the clamp with the rubber part in the direction of travel as low down
on the saddle support as possible and close it.
›
When transporting two bicycles, stretch the belt » Fig. 109 -
 between the
saddles by moving the bicycles apart.
›
Hook the carabiners on the ends of the belt into the lower lashing eyelets
behind the rear seats » Fig. 109 -
 .
›
Pull the belt through the tensioning clasps on both sides in turn.
If necessary, you can correct the position of the bicycles in the vehicle after-
wards.
Transportation on the roof rack
Fig. 110
Attachment points 
84Operation

The attachment points A and B are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 110 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out in accordance
with the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg.WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans- porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to circumstances.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and gross permissible
weight of the vehicle must not be exceeded under any circumstances – risk
of accident.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the boot lid does not hit the roof load when opened.■Ensure the roof aerial is not impaired by the load being transported.
Note
We recommend that you use a roof rack from ŠKODA Original Accessories.Heating and ventilation
Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
86
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
87
Climatronic - automatic operation
87
Recirculated air mode
88
Air outlet vents
88
The heater heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above 2 °C.
The blower is switched on.
When the cooling system is switched on, it prevents misting of the windscreen
and windows.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 88.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature
should not be greater than 5 °C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, a disinfection of the air conditioner must be carried out by a
specialist company. 
85Heating and ventilation

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling system condensation from the evaporator of
the air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is
not a leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 111
Controls of the heating / air conditioning
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 111. When the function is activated, a warning
light illuminates in the button.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Setting the fan speed (level 0: Fan off, level 4: high-speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 88
 Air flow to the windows
 Air flow to the upper body
ABC
Air flow in the footwell
 Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 88
Switch the cooling system on/off
Information on cooling system
After pressing the button 
the indicator light on the button lights up, even if
not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The cooling sys-
tem starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 85 .
If recirculated air mode is turned to position 
when the blower is on, the
cooling system is switched on. The cooling system is switched off again by
turning the air distribution control out of the position  .
If recirculated air mode is outside position  when the recirculating air mode
is on, the cooling system is switched on.
Note
To ensure adequate thermal comfort, during operation of the manual air condi-
tioning there could be an increase in the engine idle speed in some circum-
stances.86Operation

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)Fig. 112
Controls the Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressing the corresponding button » Fig. 112.
Setting temperature
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Selected temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system is switched on
Intense air flow turned on to the windscreen
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Set blower speed
Set the fan speed (the set fan speed is indicated by the corresponding
number of segments in the display)
▶ Turn to the left: Decrease speed / Climatronic off
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Interior temperature sensor Switching the intensive airflow to the front windscreen on/off - when
this function is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on » page 87
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
1234567891011Switch recirculation on/off » page 88
Switch the cooling system on/off
When this function is switched on, the corresponding icon appears in the dis-
play.
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains
active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Set the temperature
In the range between 16 °C to 29° C, an automatic temperature control takes
place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting over 29° C,  lights up in the temperature display, the
Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press the key  and
 simultaneously and hold 2 s, the display shows the
desired unit (item appears 3
» Fig. 112 ).
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor11» Fig. 112 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected.
Note
In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To switch on press the 
button. The display shows 
(pos.
4
» Fig. 112
on page 87 ).
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature contro lis continued.
87Heating and ventilation

Recirculated air modeRead and observe
on page 86 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the in-
terior of the vehicle. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
›
To switch on/off , press the
button.
Heater
If the air distribution control is set to position 
when the recirculation mode is
switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off automatically.
Individually controlled air conditioning
Recirculated air mode is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The blower is switched on.
The airflow adjuster is outside position .
The temperature controller is turned to the left.
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation mode is
switched on, the recirculated-air mode is automatically switched off.
Climatronic
If humidity increases in the vehicle, an automatic shutdown of air recirculation
can occur.
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because no fresh air is fed through from the outside. “Stale air” may result
in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. As soon as windows mist up, turn on the re-
circulation system immediately - The is a risk of an accident!
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from the interior is deposited on the evapo-
rator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the air
conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through consid-
erable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).Air outlet ventsFig. 113
Air outlet vents
Read and observe
on page 86 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 113 , the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
The setting of the airflow direction is carried out by moving the adjustment el-
ement
A
» Fig. 113 or in the desired direction.
Opening
›
Turn the regulator
B
upwards » Fig. 113.
›
Turn the regulator
B
to the right.
Closing
›
Turn the regulator
B
downwards » Fig. 113.
›
Turn the regulator
B
to the left.
Depending on the setting for air distribution, the air will flow from the follow-
ing air vents.
Set the direction of the air outletAir outlet vents » Fig. 1131. 2 . 41. 2 . 4 . 53 . 44 . 5 88Operation

Starting-off and drivingRead and observe
and on page 96 first.
Moving off and pausing temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 96 .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerating at maximum speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – There is a risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
98
Tips on economical driving
98
DriveGreen function
98
Running in the engine
During the first 1 500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is.
During the first 1 000 km , the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1 000 to 1 500 km the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed. ▶ Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
▶ Observe the recommended gear » page 37.
▶ Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
▶ Reduce idling.
▶ Avoid short distances.
▶ Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained » page 146.
▶ Avoid unnecessary ballast.
▶ Remove the roof rack before driving if it is not needed.
▶ Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as necessary.
▶ Briefly ventilate before turning on the cooling system, do not use the cooling
system with the windows open.
▶ Do not leave windows open at high speeds.
DriveGreen function
Fig. 123
Shown in the infotainment dis-
play
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as "DriveGreen") evaluates
the driving efficiency based on information relating to the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment as follows.
›
Press the  button in Infotainment and then tap on the function interface
display 
→
DriveGreen
.
A
driving liquid display
With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green
dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking. 
98Driving

WARNING■The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 100, in section Introduction .■
The camera may not be soiled or obscured, otherwise the system function
will be significantly affected - there is a risk of accident. For information on
cleaning » page 132 , Exterior car care .
CAUTION
■
The camera image is distorted by contrast with eyesight. The display is
therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to following vehicles.■
Some items, such as thin columns, chain link fences or lattice, may not be
represented adequately in terms of display resolution.
■
In a crash or damage the vehicle's rear camera can possibly deviate from the
correct position. If this is the case, have the sensor checked by a specialist ga-
rage.
Note
The camera can be equipped with a cleaning system » page 60. The spraying is
carried out automatically when the rear window is sprayed.
Operation
Fig. 132
Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the ve-
hicle
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
The camera for capturing the area behind the vehicle is in the grip of the bootlid » Fig. 132 .
Area behind the vehicle » Fig. 132
Detection range of the camera
Area outside the detection range of the camera
The system can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring under the fol-
lowing basic conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The reverse gear is engaged. 1)
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 15 km/h.
The area behind the vehicle is clearly visible.
The selected parking / manoeuvring area is clear and even.
Note
■ The display can be interrupted by pressing the symbol button  » Fig. 130 on
page 105 .■
After disengaging the reverse gear, automatic display of the parking aid is
carried out (variant 2, 3) » page 103.
Guidelines and function interfaces
Fig. 133
Infotainment Display: Orientation lines / functional surfaces
Read and observe
and on page 106 first.
Orientation lines are shown along with the monitored area behind the vehicle
in the display. 
AB1)
The area behind the vehicle can be displayed for a few seconds more after disengaging the reverse gear.
106Driving

WARNINGThe brake fluid must always be changed after the first 3 years and then ev-
ery 2 years. Longer intervals between changing the brake fluid can cause
vapour bubbles to form in the brake system when braking sharply. This can
impair the efficiency of the brakes –There is a risk of accident!
Digital Service Plan
A specialist garage will not record the work carried out in a service evidence in
this Owner's Manual, but in the service information system called Digital Serv-
ice Plan.
We therefore recommend that you always have the record of work carried out
in a service printed out for you.
Benefits of the Digital Service Plan
▶ High level of security preventing manipulation of the entries.
▶ Transparent documentation of service work carried out.
▶ Protection against loss or damage of the entries – you receive a complete
service record of the work carried out, if required.
▶ Option to receive the record in electronic form.
▶ The vehicle can be serviced in any specialist garage (also abroad) – the data-
base is accessible worldwide.
▶ Increased transparency when purchasing a used vehicle due to entries being
stored centrally.
▶ The system entries support you in making a claim on the ŠKODA extended
warranty and mobility guarantees.
Cleaning and care
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car washing
131
Exterior car care
132
Removing ice and snow from the windows
133
Caring for the interior
134
Regular and thorough care helps to retain the value of your vehicle.
The instructions for use on the packaging must be observed when using care
products. We recommend that you use ŠKODA Original Accessories care prod-
ucts.WARNING■ Vehicle care products may be harmful to your health if not used according
to the instructions.■
Always keep the vehicle care products safe from people who are not com-
pletely independent, e.g. children - There is a danger of poisoning!
CAUTION
■ Do not use any insect sponges, kitchen scrubbers or similar cleaning prod-
ucts – there is a risk of damaging the paintwork finish.■
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solvents - danger of dam-
aging the surface to be cleaned.
Note
We recommend that the vehicle is cleaned and maintained at a ŠKODA service
partner.
Car washing
Read and observe
and on page 131 first.
The best way to protect your vehicle against harmful environmental influences
is frequent washing.
The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de-
posits remain adhering to your vehicle, the more detrimental their destructive
effect can be. High temperatures, such as those caused by intensive sun's
rays, accentuate this caustic effect.
It is also essential to thoroughly clean the underside of the vehicle at the end
of the winter.
Washing by hand
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom, with a soft sponge or a wash mitt and
plenty of water, and, if necessary, with the appropriate detergents. Wash out
the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
For wheels, door sills and lower areas of the vehicle use a different sponge.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather. 
131Care and maintenance