steering SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Operating Instruction Manual

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Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
57
Door opening lever
50
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
69
Air outlet vent
95
Parking ticket holder
75
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
› Speed regulating system
118
›Speed limiter
120
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
16
›With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
›With buttons for the Infotainment Control
» Infotainment
Manual , chapter Device Operation
Instrument cluster
27
Operating lever: › Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
›Information system
39
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Storage compartment
76
›Infotainment
» User manual for Infotainment
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
95
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted: › 
Left seat heating
71
› 
Rear window heater
65
› 
Central locking system
53
› 
Hazard warning light system button
63
› 



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
19
› 
Right seat heating
71
Interior rear-view mirror
6812345678910111213Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
» User manual Infotainment
Front passenger airbag16
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet vent
95
Power window in the front passenger door
58
Door opening lever
50
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
› 
START STOP
104
› 
Stability Control (ESC deactivation / activation of the ASR)
114
› 
Parking aid
116
› 
Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
125
Light switch
60
Bonnet release lever
151
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
60
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
101
Fuse box
181
Pedals
108
Cup holder:
76
› with ashtray
77
›with multimedia support
79
Coin and credit card holder
76
Handbrake lever
107
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gear shift lever (manual gearbox)
108
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
109
Storage compartment
76
USB / AUX input
» Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts 
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Button in the instrument cluster
Read and observe on page 27 first.
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 25 until the Time is shown in the display.
›
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 start setting.
The time can also be set in the Infotainment » operating instructions for Info-
tainment , chapter Device settings .
Warning lights

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 Handbrake
32
 Brake system
32
 Seat belt warning light
32

 Power Steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
32
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
33
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
33
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
33
 Rear fog light
33
 Exhaust inspection system
33
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
34
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
34
 Airbag system
34
Tyre pressure34 Reserve fuel35

 Turn signal system
35

Trailer turn signal lights
35
 Fog lights
35
 Speed control / speed limiter
35

Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
35
 Main beam
35
 Automatic Transmission
36
 
Rear seat belt warning light
36
 Generator
36
 Coolant
36
 Engine oil pressure too low
37
 Engine oil level
37
 Lamp failure
37
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
37
 Windscreen washer fluid level
38

 START-STOP system
38
 Display of a low temperature
38
 Distance warning (front assistant)
38
 Advance warning/emergency brake (Front assistant)
38
 Service
38
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.
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light  (danger) or
 (warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights
4
» Fig. 19 on page 28 and » Fig. 20 on page 28 . 
31Instruments and warning lights

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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 63. The warning triangle must be set up at
the prescribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing
so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 149 , Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the hand brake is applied.
An acoustic signal will sound if you drive the vehicle above 5 km/h while the
handbrake is still on.
Release the handbrake!
RELEASE HANDBRAKE
 Brake system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the brake fluid level in the braking system is too low.
Brake fluid: owner's manual!
BRAKE FLUID PLEASE CHECK
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid.
WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 33 ,  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,  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!
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the driver or front passenger has not fastened the seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h the warning light 
flashes
and an audible warning sounds at a time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light 
lights up permanently.
  Power Steering / steering lock (engine start push-button)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
 illuminates - this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces).
 illuminates - this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defective (engine start push-button)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
 flashes
Steering 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 etc.), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine. Seek
help from a specialist garage.
 flashes
Steering lock: workshop!
STEERING WORKSHOP
Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock not unlocked (engine start push-button)
 flashes
Move the steering wheel!
MOVE STEERING WHEEL 32Operation

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ing the steering lock.
If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is re-
quired.
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.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 flashes - the ESC or TCS is currently being accessed.
ESC or TCS fault
 Illumi-
nates
Error: stabilisation control (ESC)
ESC ERROR
or
 Illumi-
nates
Error: traction control
ASR ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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.
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.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
For more information on the ESC system » page 114, Stability Control (ESC) or
TCS system » page 115, Traction control (TCS) .
 Traction control system (TCS) deactivated
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - the TCS -System is disabled.
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is an ABS fault.
Error: ABS
ABS ERROR
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ If warning light  illuminates simultaneously with warning light 
» page 32 ,  Brake 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 32 first.
 illuminates - the rear fog light is switched on.
 Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes possible operation emergency mode - there may be a noticeable reduc-
tion in engine performance. 
33Instruments and warning lights

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 Glow plug system (diesel engine)Read and observe
on page 32 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.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Engine performance check (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
 illuminates - 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.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
 illuminates - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: airbag
AIRBAG ERROR
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
 Illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on;
 in the letters



 in the middle of the dash panel illumi-
nates after switching on the ignition » page 19.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
 illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on
and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag/ belt tensioner deactivated.
AIRBAG/ BELT TENSIONER OFFWARNINGIf a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not being
triggered in the event of an accident! Therefore, this must be checked im-
mediately by a specialized garage.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
 illuminates - in one of the tyres there was a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 161 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 168 or use the repair kit » page 172.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 126.
System fault
 flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit - there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
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.
Seek help from a specialist garage. 

34Operation

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you shift from 3rd into 4th Switch 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, such as overtaking.
Driving data (Multifunction display)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
40
Information overview
40
Warning when exceeding the set speed
41
Memory
42
The driving data display is only possible with the ignition switched on.
After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before
switching off the ignition is displayed.
The setting of the units, as well as the display of some information in the Info-
tainment can be hidden or shown » Operating instructions Infotainment , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle settings .
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.OperationFig. 27
Buttons / wheel: on the operating lever / on the multifunction
steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
The selection as well as the settings of the data values can be operated withthe buttons on the operating lever as well as on the multi-function steering
wheel » Fig. 27 .
Description of the operation
Button / dialActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSelect data / set data valuesBPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tionCTurn upwards or down-wardsSelect data / set data valuesPress brieflyView information / confirm specifica- tion
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment). 
40Operation

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Memory display: MAXI DOT dis-
play ( 
) / Segment display ( 
)
Read and observe on page 40 first.
Following driving data is stored in three locations.
› Average fuel consumption.
› Distance driven.
› Average speed.
› Driving time.
Display of the selected memory in the display at position
A
» Fig. 28 .
Since start ( ) or “1” (
)
The memory collates the driving information from the moment the ignition is
switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if
the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Long-term ( ) and “2” (
)
The memory gathers driving information from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9,999 kilometres driv-
en.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.
Since refuel ( ) or “3” (
)
The memory gathers driving information since the last refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
Select memory
› Select the driving data information desired.
› Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Resetting
› Select the driving data information desired.
› Select the desired memory.
› Reset the selected memory by holding pressed.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
42
Operation using the operating lever
43
Operation using the multi-function steering wheel
43
Menu item Navigation
44
Menu itemAudio
44
Menu itemTelephone
44
Menu itemAssist systems
45
Compass point display
45
The MAXI DOT display (following only as display) is a user interface which, de-
pending on the equipment configuration, delivers information about the Info-
tainment, the multifunction display, the assistance systems etc.
WARNINGConcentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Main menu
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Call up the main menu
›
Press and hold the button
A
on the operating lever » Fig. 29 on page 43 .
or 
42Operation

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» Fig. 30
on page 43 .
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment) ■ Driving data » page 40
■ Assist systems » page 45
■ Navigation » page 44
■ Audio » page 44
■ Telephone » page 44 ;
■ Vehicle » page 39 , Auto-check control
The menus can be opened using the buttons on the control lever » Fig. 29 on
page 43 or on the multi-function steering wheel » Fig. 30 on page 43 .
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The travel mode can be set in the Infotainment » Operating instructions In-
fotainment , chapter Vehicle settings (SETUP button) .
■
For vehicles without Infotainment, the display language can only be adjusted
by a specialist garage.
Operation using the operating lever
Fig. 29
Buttons: On the operating lever
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons on the operating lever
ButtonActionOperationABriefly press at the top or downSwitch between menu items / menusPress and hold at the top or downDisplay main menuButtonActionOperationBPress brieflyConfirm menu item / menu
Operation using the multi-function steering wheel
Fig. 30
Buttons/dials: On the multi-function steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Description of the operation by means of the buttons/dials on the multi-
function steering wheel
Button / dialActionOperationA
Press brieflyVoice control on/off / Sound off /on
(applies to vehicles without voice con- trol)Press and hold buttonVoice control of theSmartLink switchon connection (if supported by the connected device)BPress brieflySwitch sound on/off / Switch track playback on/offTurn upIncrease volumeTurn downDecrease volumeCPress brieflyTo the next radio channel or changeto the playback trackPress and hold buttonFast forward within the track 43Information system

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Button /dialActionOperationDPress brieflyto the previous radio channel orchange to the playback track a)Press and hold buttonFast reverse within the trackE
Press brieflyTake the call / end the call / Menu
Tel-
ephone display / display call list / call
the selected contactPress and hold buttonReject call / Redial last callF
Press brieflyConfirm menu item / menu / Repeat
the last navigation announcement or clarify / interrupt traffic report
Turn up
Previous menu item / track a)
/ Show
available list (e.g. list of available
channels, list of the last destinations, call list)Turn downNext menu item / track / View availa-
ble list (e.g. List of available channels, list the last destinations, call list)GPress brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menuPress and hold buttonDisplay main menua)
Valid for pressing within about 4 s from the beginning of the given track. Pressing after about 4 seconds
from the beginning of the track, starts the playback from the beginning of the track.
Note
Depending on equipment not all functions may be available. The system can
indicate this fact by a text message in the display of the instrument cluster or
in the Infotainment display.
Menu itemNavigation
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Select menu item Navigation
›
Select and confirm Navigation in the main menu.
Route guidance takes place
Graphical driving recommendations and other route and destination informa-
tion are displayed after selection.
No route guidance is carried out
A compass/vehicle symbol is shown to display the current vehicle position in relation to the compass after selection.
Turn setting wheel F
» Fig. 30 on page 43 on the multifunction steering
wheel to display the Last destinations menu.
The menu shows the Home address menu item and a list of recent destina-
tions.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the follow-
ing items are displayed.
■ OK - Start navigation
■ Cancel - Return to the Navigation menu – the compass/vehicle symbol will
be displayed
If the home address is not defined when the menu item Home address is se-
lected, the following message appears: Please enter the home address on the
infotainment system.
Menu itemAudio
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Select menu item Audio
›
Select and confirm Audio in the main menu.
The following information can be displayed in the display. ■ Radio
■ Currently played station (name/frequency)
■ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the
station button (e.g. FM3), if the station is stored in the memory list
■ List of available station (if more than 5 stations can be received)
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu itemTelephone
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Select menu item Telephone
›
Select and confirm Telephone in the main menu. 
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» Fig. 30 on page 43 .
The system displays a call list.
If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears No entries
available.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list. Incoming call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Outgoing call
■ 
Cancel - Ends the call
Incoming call
■ 
Answer - Answer a call
■ 
Reject - Reject a call
■ 
Ignore - Mute the ringer (this option is only available if there is no other
call)
Ongoing call or conference call ■ 
Hang up - End a call
■ 
Hold - Hold the call
■ 
Continue - Continue held call
■ 
Mic. off - Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on - Microphone on
■ 
Private - Switch the call to the telephone
■ Hands-free - Toggles the call to the device
On-going and held call ■ 
Hang up - End on-going call
■ 
Call wait. - Switch to held call
■ 
Conference - Make a conference call 1)
■ 
Mic. off - Microphone off
■ 
Mic. on - Microphone on
■ 
Private - Switch current call to the phone
■ Hands-free - Switch current call to the device
Symbols in the display Charge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1)A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu itemAssist systems
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Select menu item Assist systems
›
Select and confirm Assist systems in the main menu.
or
›
Press the button on the  multi-function steering wheel .
In the menu item Assist systems the system Front Assist can be enabled / dis-
abled.
Compass point display
Fig. 31
Compass display
Read and observe on page 42 first.
Applies to vehicles with factory-installed navigation system.
In the display when the ignition is on, an arrow symbol as well as an abbrevia-
tion for the corresponding direction (in relation to the current direction of trav-
el) are displayed » Fig. 31.
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
45Information system