2016 SKODA FABIA clock setting

WARNING■The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to pro-
vide the most effective levels of protection to passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 20, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
WARNINGBy sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.
The correct seating position for the driver
Fig. 2
Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,we recommend the following settings.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 2 -
A
.
Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is, where possi-
ble, at the same level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with
integrated headrests) » Fig. 2 - B
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13, Wearing seat belts .
WARNING■
A distance of least 25 cm to the steering wheel should be maintained,
otherwise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk
to life!■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 2. Never hold the
steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, you could
sustain serious injury to the arms, hands and head if the airbag is activated.
■
Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-
hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate
the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 3 .
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in arrow direction
3
. 

11Passive Safety

WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
  Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
The warning lights   indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 110.
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
The warning light  is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
 illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 114.
 Advance warning / Emergency braking (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 illuminates – the system has recognized the risk of a collision or automati-
cally triggered an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 114.
 Service
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 41 , Service interval display .
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
36
Setting the clock
37
Gear recommendation
37
Auto Check Control
37
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Display types: MAXI DOT / Segment Display
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis-
play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 21.
Time / symbols of the Infotainment voice control
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Compass display 1)
Driving data (multifunction display)
Warning lights
Information messages
Door alarm 
1231)
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
36Operation

Outside temperature
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Time
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Outside temperature
Warning lights
Driving data (multifunction display)
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Service interval display
Information messages
Fuel gauge
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphic warning
appears in the display.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›
Press button
A
» Fig. 22 on page 37 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 22
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 22 until the
time
is shown in the display.
4567891011›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 initial setting.
The time can also be set in Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
Gear recommendation
Fig. 23
Information on the selected
gear / gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving
efficiency.
Display » Fig. 23
Optimal gear engaged
Gear recommendation (e.g. 
 means that it is advantageous to switch
from 3. to 4. 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 (e.g. when overtaking).
Auto Check Control
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system,
the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster. 
37Information system

Seat belts13
Belt tensioners15
fastening and unfastening14
Seatbelts Inertia reels
15
Seat belts Warning light
29
Seats Adjusting the front seats
62
front62
Front armrest63
Headrests64
Heating65
Rear63
Rear seat64
Rear seat backrests63
Setting62
Seats and headrest62
see Instrument cluster see Instrument cluster
27
Selector lever96
Selector lever control96
Selector lever lock Warning light
33
service127
Service Service interval display
41
Warning light36
Service intervals129, 130
Service Plan131
Setting Headrests
64
Mirror61
Seat belt height14
Seats62
Setting the Clock
37
Set to lower position of the variable loading floor
81
upper position of the variable loading floor81
shifting Tiptronic97
SmartGate connection using Wi-Fi direct
43
Connection via Wi-Fi42
introductory information42
Password/PIN code change43
Setting43
SmartLink See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Snow chains148
sockets 12-volt power socket in the luggage compart-ment
70
12-volt socket in the interior70
Sound See Owner´s Manual -Infotainment
6
Spare wheel147
Removing / stowing152
Speed limiter108
Warning light33
Speed regulating system Warning light
33
Speed symbol147
Spoiler128
Stabilisation system101
Stability Control (ESC)101
START-STOP92
Jump-starting157
Manually deactivating/activating the system93
operation92
Warning light35
START-STOP system92
Start engine Immobilizer
90
Starter button Lock / unlock the steering lock
90
Problems with the engine start92
Starting / stopping the engine91
Switch on/off ignition91
Starting engine Jump-starting156
Starting the engine Jump-starting
157
Key91
Starter button91
Steering lock (KESSY system) Warning light
30
steering wheel Correct posture
11
Steering wheel Buttons
38
setting11
Stopping see Parking
94
Stopping the engine Key
91
Starter button91
Storage66
storage compartment Glasses compartment
71
under the passenger seat72
Storage compartment in the doors
67
in the front arm rest71
in the front centre console67
in the rear centre console73
on the dash panel68
on the front passenger side71
on the side of the front seat72
Storage compartments66
sun visor59
Sun visors59
Switch Car battery
144
Switching the lights on and off53
Switch off Alarm
49
Switch off ignition91
Key91
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