2016 SKODA FABIA traction control

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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDS

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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Operation
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
51
Door opening lever
47
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
61
Air outlet vents
88
Ticket holder
66
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction

Operation
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
51
Door opening lever
47
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
61
Air outlet vents
88
Ticket holder
66
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
54
▶Speed regulating system
107
▶Speed limiter
108
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
16
Buttons for operating the information system
36
Instrument cluster
27
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
59
▶Information system
36
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
68
▶Infotainment » User Owner's Manual for Infotainment
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  Left seat heating
65
▶
 Rear window heating
58
▶
 Central locking system
46
▶
 Hazard lights
56
▶
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
19
▶
 Right seat heating
65
Interior rear-view mirror
61
Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
» Infotainment Owner's Manual
Front passenger airbag
16
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
71
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
191234567891011121314151617Electric window in the front passenger door51
Storage compartment
67
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START STOP
92
▶
 Traction control (TCS)
102
▶
 Parking aid
103
▶
 Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
117
Light switch
53
Bonnet release lever
138
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
53
Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
111
Steering wheel locking lever
11
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
91
▶Starter button
91
Cup holder
68
Coin and card holders
67
Handbrake lever
94
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
95
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
96
Storage compartment
67
USB input / AUX input
67
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ 12-Volt power socket
70
▶Cigarette lighter
69
Controls for heating / air conditioning
85
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 16.181920212223242526272829303132333426Operation

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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 19
Coolant temperature gauge
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 17 on page 27 .
The display » Fig. 19only works if the ignition is switche

Coolant temperature gaugeFig. 19
Coolant temperature gauge
Applies to cars with the instrument cluster - Version 1 » Fig. 17 on page 27 .
The display » Fig. 19only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - The pointer is in the range
A
, the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - The pointer is in the range
B
.
High temperature range The pointer is in the range
C
. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light illuminates in the instrument clus-
ter » page 34
.
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge: In the instrument cluster / the display of the instru-
ment cluster
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve levelA or B, the warning light illuminates
in the instrument cluster » page 32 .WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! Irregular supply of fuel can
cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the ex-
haust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow 
next to the symbol 
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Warning lights
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 handbrake
29
 Braking system
29
 Front seat belt warning light
29
 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
30

 Power steering / steering lock (Motor start-up with button press)
30
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
30
Traction control (TCS) disabled
31
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
31
Rear fog light
31
 Emission control system
31
 Preheating unit (diesel)
31
 EPC warning light (petrol)
31
 Airbag system
31
Tyre pressure
32

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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual At a speed of over 30 km/h the warning lightflashes and an audible warning
sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minut

At a speed of over 30 km/h the warning lightflashes and an audible warning
sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
il-
luminates permanently.
 Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 illuminates - the ACC delay is not sufficient.
▶ Apply the brake.
For more information about the ACC system » page 110.
 Power steering / steering lock (Motor start-up with button
press)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
Fault in the power steering
 lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
 lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light does not go off, stop the vehicle,
stop driving
. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
▶ If the warning light does not go off, you can drive on, exercising appropriate
caution. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Steering lock defective (engine start push-button)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
▶ Park the vehicle, and 
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering lock not unlocked (engine start push-button)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light  comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
System fault
 lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
If the warning light  comes on after starting the engine, the TCS may be
switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light  does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again. 
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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicles battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out af

Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light 
comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
For more information on the ESC system » page 101, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 102, Traction control (TCS) .
Traction control (TCS) disabled
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 illuminates – the TCS system is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 29 ,  Braking system ,  do not continue your journey! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of an accident occurring!
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
 Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Preheating unit (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 flashes – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light  does not come
on or illuminates continuously.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 EPC warning light (petrol)
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
System fault
 lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: AirbagAIRBAG ERROR

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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual The sensor is part of the ACC» page 110 and Front Assist » page 114systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following. ▶ The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud,

The sensor is part of the ACC» page 110 and Front Assist » page 114systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following. ▶ The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow etc.).
▶ The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights etc.).
▶ When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is covered or dirty, the corresponding message appears in the in-
strument cluster display for the ACC system » page 114, Malfunctions or Front
Assist system » page 116, Malfunctions .WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system and
Front Assist system » page 111, » page 116 . Have the sensor checked by a
specialist garage.■
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
■
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer.
Braking and stabilisation systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
101
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
101
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
101
Traction control (TCS)
102
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
102
Brake Assist (HBA)
102
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
102
Multi collision brake (MCB)
103
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page 28, Warning lights .WARNINGThe general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 100, in section Introduction .
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 101 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability when driving at the limit (e.g. if the vehiclestarts to skid) by braking individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
If there is a TCS intervention, the indicator light  flashes in the instrument
cluster.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 101 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thereby, it helps the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not pump the brakes or lift off the brake
pedal.
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Read and observe
on page 101 first.
MSR counteracts the tendency of the drive wheels to lock during downshifts
or sudden deceleration (e.g. on icy or an otherwise slippery road surface).
If the drive wheels should lock, then the engine speed is automatically in-
creased. This reduces the braking effect of the engine and the wheels can ro-
tate freely again.
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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Traction control (TCS)Fig. 126
Key for the TCS system
Read and observe on page 101 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces thedrive power transmitted to the wh

Traction control (TCS)Fig. 126
Key for the TCS system
Read and observe on page 101 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces thedrive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thereby,
for example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light  flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
The deactivation/activation of TCS can be carried out, depending on equip-
ment, in one of the following ways. ▶ Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
▶ By pressing the 
» Fig. 126 button.
During deactivation the warning light lights up in the instrument cluster

and
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
During activation extinguished the warning light
 is and an appropriate mes-
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example.
▶ When driving with snow chains.
▶ When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
▶ When “rocking a car free” when it has become stuck.
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
Read and observe
on page 101 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes a spinning wheel if required and transfers the drive power force to the
other drive wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different trac-
tion under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the
brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is
an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). XDS does not re-
spond to the relieved inner curve wheel of the driven axle in the case of fast
cornering.
By applying braking force to the relieved wheel, spinning is prevented by the
XDS. This has a positive effect on the driving stability and steerability of the
vehicle.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe
on page 101 first.
HBA increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.The HBA is activated by very rapid depression of the brake pedal. To achieve
the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied firmly
until the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Read and observe
on page 101 first.
When moving off on a gradient, HHC allows you to move your foot from thebrake pedal to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The HHC is active on gradients upwards of 5 % if the driver door is closed. HHC
is always only active on slopes pulling away forwards or in reverse.
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SKODA FABIA 2016 3.G / NJ Owners Manual Switch on ignition91
Key91
T
Tablet holder
73
Tailgate50
TCS Deactivate/activate
102
Function102
Warning light30, 31
TCS - off Warning light
31
Technical data173
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