2016 SKODA FABIA warning lights

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars4
On-board literature
6
Notes
7
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
8
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
10
General information
10
Correct and safe seated position
10
Seat belts
13
Wearing seat belts
13
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag deactivation
18
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
23
Operation
cockpit
26
Overview
25
Instruments and warning lights
27
Instrument cluster
27
Warning lights
28
Information system
36
Driver information system
36
Operation of the information system
38Driving data (Multifunction display)38MAXI DOT display40
Service interval display
41
SmartGate
42
Unlocking and opening
44
Unlocking and locking
44
Anti-theft alarm system
49
Tailgate
50
window operation
50
Lights and visibility
53
Lights
53
Interior lighting
57
Visibility
58
Windscreen wipers and washers
59
Rear view mirror
61
Seats and headrests
62
Front seats
62
Rear seats
63
Headrests
64
Front seat heater
65
Useful features
66
Interior fittings
66
Tablet holder
73
Transport of cargo
75
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
75
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
81
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
82
Transportation on the roof rack
84
Heating and ventilation
85
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
85Driving
Starting-off and driving90
Starting and stopping the engine
90
START-STOPsystem
92
Brakes and Parking
93
Manual gear shifting and pedals
95
Automatic transmission
96
Running in and economical driving
98
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
99
Assist systems
100
General information
100
Braking and stabilisation systems
101
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
103
Reversing camera
105
Cruise Control System
107
Speed limiter
108
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
110
Front Assist
114
Fatigue detection
116
Tyre pressure monitoring
117
Towing device and trailer
119
Hitch
119
Using hitch
123
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
127
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
127
Service intervals
129
Cleaning and care
131
Inspecting and replenishing
135
Fuel
135
Engine compartment
137
Engine oil
139
Coolant
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Deactivating an airbag should, for example, be considered only in the
following cases.
▶ If a child seat must be used on the front passenger seat, where the child is
transported facing towards the rear » page 20.
▶ If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
▶ If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
▶ If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).WARNINGIf an airbag is deactivated at the time of the vehicle being sold, the pur-
chaser must be informed!
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 10
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag / warning
light for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Switch positions » Fig. 10 - 
The front passenger airbag is deactivated - after the ignition is switched
on, the warning light illuminates 

» Fig. 10 - 
The front passenger airbag is switched on - after switching on the ignition,
the warning light illuminates for 65 seconds 

Switch off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.›Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position
.›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light

lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch carefully into the position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage compartment on the front passenger side.
›
Check that the warning light
 lights up after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■
The key cannot be inserted into the key switch while driving. Shocks can
cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag! The airbag can be
triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in injury or death!■
The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.
■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 



warning lights flash, the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!19Airbag system

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

Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 17
Instrument cluster - Version 1
Fig. 18
Instrument cluster - Version 2
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rev counter
27
Coolant temperature gauge
28
Fuel gauge
28Engine revolutions counter » page 27
▶ with warning lights » page 28
Display » page 36
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 28
Bar with warning lights » page 28
Operation key: ▶ Set the time » page 37
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 36
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 41
Coolant temperature gauge » page 28
Fuel gauge » page 28
The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending
on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are
not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to
switch on the lights in due time.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be activated/deactivated in
the » Infotainment Owner's Manual .
Rev counter
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 17 on page 27 or » Fig. 18 on page 27 shows the ac-
tual engine speed per minute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 37.
CAUTION
The rev counter pointer may only move into the red area for a short time - oth-
erwise risk of engine damage!123456727Instruments and warning lights

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

28Operation

 Fuel reserve32 Turn signal system32

Trailer turn signal lights
33
 Fog lights
33
 Speed regulating system / speed limiter
33
 Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
33

Main beam
33
 Automatic gearbox
33
 Rear seat belt warning light
33
 Generator
34
 Coolant
34
 Engine oil pressure
34
 Engine oil level
34
 Lamp failure
35
 Diesel particle filter (diesel)
35
 Windscreen washer fluid level
35

 START-STOPsystem
35
Display a low temperature
35

  Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
36
 Distance warning (Front Assist)
36
 Advance warning / Emergency braking (Front Assist)
36
 Service
36
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are at the following locations in the instrument clus-
ter » Fig. 17 on page 27 or» Fig. 18 on page 27 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter
1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
4Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light (danger) or (warning) illumi-
nates along with some of the warning lights in the bar with the warning lights.WARNING■ Ignoring illuminated indicator lights and related messages or instructions
in the instrument cluster display may lead to serious personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning lights system » page 56. Place the warning triangle at the pre-
scribed distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 137 , Engine compartment .
 handbrake
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 lights up – the hand brake has been applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
▶ Release the handbrake.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Park the vehicle, stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNINGA fault to the braking system can increase the vehicle’s braking distance -
There is a risk of an accident!
 Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
 lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. 
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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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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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