switch SKODA FABIA 2009 2.G / 5J Owner's Guide

Unlocking and locking45
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Synchonisation of the remote controlIf the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the
battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:•
press any button on the remote control;
•
pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking
to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if
an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key in the driver's door or when locking with the remote control. It is acti-
vated 30 seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
•
bonnet;
•
boot lid;
•
doors;
•
ignition lock;
•
vehicle interior* ⇒page 46;
•
angle of the vehicle*;
•
A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the
key or if you switch the ignition on.Note
•
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-
able by a specialist garage.
•
Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
•
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
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Unlocking and locking 46Interior monitor*

and towing protection
monitoring*The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring detect
movements inside the vehicle interior and then trigger the alarm.The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring are operated
with the button

. You can switch the interior monitor and the towing
protection monitoring off if there is a possibility that movements from
(e.g. children or animals) inside the vehicle interior or if the vehicle must
be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might trigger the alarm.
Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring
– Switch off the ignition.
– Press the button 
on the driver door ⇒fig. 42.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. The interior monitor and the
towing protection monitoring are switched off.
The interior monitor and the towing protection monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next time the car is locked.
Note
•
You can also switch off the interior monitor and the towing protection moni-
toring, by deactivating the safe securing system ⇒page 40.
•
When the ignition key is removed or a door is opened, the symbol in the button
lights up red.
•
Lighting up of the symbol in the button does not confirm that the interior
monitor and the towing protection monitoring are switched on.
Electrical power windows*Buttons for electrical power windows
Fig. 42 Interior monitor
pushbutton
Fig. 43 Buttons on the
driver's doorFig. 44 Button on the rear
door
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pres sing lightly on the respective butto n in the
door. The process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by
pressing the button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in
the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by
pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.The buttons for the individual windows are located in the operating part in the
driver's door ⇒page 46, fig. 43, front passenger door and in the rear doors*.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in the safety
switch lights up.
The buttons for power windows in the operating part in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton ⇒page 46, fig. 43. The buttons for power windows at rear
doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
WARNING
•
If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in
an emergency.
•
The system is fitted with a force limiter. If there is an obstacle, the closing
process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters. You
should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may other-
wis e suf fe r se v e re inj uri es a s a re s ult of g e tt ing a n ar m , for e xa m ple , ja m m e d
in the window!
•
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒page 46, fig. 43 when
children are being transported on the rear seats.
•
In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all eliminate the ice
⇒page 176 and then operate the power windows otherwise the power
window mechanism could be damaged.Note
•
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows
for a further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening functions will not
operate during this time. The power windows are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.
•
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Force limiter of the power windowsThe electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces
the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by
several centimeters.
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Unlocking and locking 48You must try to close the window again within 10 seconds, even if the obstacle was
not yet removed, the closing process is stopped. During this time it is not possible
to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window within the
next 10 seconds - the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may other-
wis e su ffe r s ev e re inj uri e s a s a re sul t o f g e t tin g an a rm , fo r e xa m pl e, j am m e d
in the window!Window convenience operationYou can open and close the window with power windows as follows
when unlocking and locking the vehicle.
Opening windows with the key
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock
position until all the windows are opened.
Closing windows with the key
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock
position until all the windows are closed.You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key.
WARNING
•
Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating
feature ⇒ in “Buttons for electrical power windows” on page 46.
•
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the electri-
cally operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated.
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:•
Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until
all the windows are closed;
•
release the key;
•
Hold the key again in the locking position for about 3 seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go
down several centimetres
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:
•
Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until
all the windows are closed;
•
Repeat this operatiive cycle when the window stops.
WARNING
•
Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the windows
⇒ in “Buttons for electrical power windows” on page 46.
•
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!WARNING (continued)
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Electric sliding/tilting roof*DescriptionThe sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒fig. 45 and only
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has a number of posi-
tions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the
sliding/tilting roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the
sliding/tilting roof after opening one of the front doors, however.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.Opening and tiltingComfort position
– Turn the switch to position ⇒fig. 45.Opening fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-
tensioned position).
Tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position .
The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully opened.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. You can
slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the
sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism and the seal.ClosingSliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position ⇒fig. 45.Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof stops and
moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is some-
thing in the way (e.g. ice). You can close the sliding/tilting roof completely without
force limiter by pressing the switch to the position ⇒fig. 45 at the front or rear
for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof to close completely ⇒.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!
Fig. 45 Control dial for the
power sliding/tilting roof
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Unlocking and locking 50Convenience operationYou can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock
position until the sliding/tilting roof is closed ⇒.The closing process stops when one releases the key.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Emergency operation
You can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is
defect.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge
of the cover of the electrical drive ⇒fig. 46.
– Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close
and/or open the sliding/tilting roof.
– Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and
then pushing the cover up.
– Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
NoteIt is necessary after each emergency operation (using Allen key) to move the
sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to turn the control dial
forward to the switch position ⇒page 49, fig. 45 and press for about 10
seconds.
Fig. 46 Detail of the head-
liner: Points for positioning
screwdriver
Fig. 47 Detail of the head-
liner: Emergency operation
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Lights and Visibility51
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Lights and VisibilityLightsSwitching lights on and offSwitching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 48 into position

.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position

.– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main
beam ⇒page 54, fig. 53.
Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position O.
Switching on daylight driving lights*
– Remove the cover of the fuse box on the left side of the dash panel
⇒page 216.
– Turn the light switch into position O ⇒fig. 48.
– Switch on the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒fig. 49.
– After switching on the ignition, the parking and low beam lights are
switched on.
– After the engine start, the parking and low beam lights illuminate.
Switching off daylight driving lights*
– Switch off the switch for daylight driving lights ⇒fig. 49.
– Turn the light switch to the position side lights

or low beam


⇒fig. 48.
During the engine start, the parking and low beam lights are switched off automat-
ically.
On vehicles fitted with right-hand steering* the position of the switches differs to
some extent from the position shown on ⇒fig. 48. The symbols which mark the
switch positions are identical, however.
Fig. 48 Dash panel: Light
switchFig. 49 Fuse box: Switch for
daylight driving lights
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Lights and Visibility 52
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not
bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by
other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it
is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•
An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•
The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights
on.
•
If the car is parked for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off all lights,
or leaving only the parking lights switched on.
•
The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
•
In the event of cool or humid weather conditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-
light lenses is decisive.
−When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet surfaces are free
from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the
border areas.
−It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
−This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Cornering lights*

For a better cornering illumination the cornering lights are controlled in the optimal
position in line with the vehicle speed and the steering angle.
If the warning light
 flashes for 1 minute while driving or after switching on the
ignition and a warning signal sounds, a fault is confirmed.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the cornering lights, the warning light
 flashes in the
instrument cluster. The cornering lights are automatically lowered to the
emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic.
Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and
have the car inspected immediately by a specialist garage.
Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights
– First of all turn the light switch into position

or

⇒fig. 50.
– Pull the light switch out to the first detent .
The rear fog light warning light
 ⇒page 26 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Fig. 50 Dash panel: Light
switch
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
Fog lights with the function “Corner”*
The fog lights with the function “Corner” improve the illumination of
areas close to the vehicle when turning, parking etc.The fog lights with the function “Corner” are regulated according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light
4) in the following circumstances:
•
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
•
the daylight driving lights are not switched on
•
low beam switched on;
•
no reverse gear engaged;
•
no hazard warning light system switched on.
A fault in the system of the fog lights with the function “Corner” is confirmed by the
warning light lighting up or flashing
.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the lights “Corner” is not active.Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position

or

⇒page 52,
fig. 50.
– Pull the light switch out to the second detent . The fog lights* light
up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on by turning
the light switch to the position
 and is pulled out directly to the position . This
switch does not have two positions, but only one position.The rear fog light warning light
 ⇒page 26 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing
device from Škoda original accessoriesand when you are towing a trailer which
is fitted with the rear fog light.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor
(conform with any varying legal provisions) to avoid dazzling vehicles behind your
vehicle.Headlamp range adjustment

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of
the headlights to the load of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 51 until you have adjusted the low beam
so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.Settings
The positions correspond approximately to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
4)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the
left and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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Fig. 51 Dash panel: Lights
and Visibility
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Lights and Visibility 54All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, luggage compartment laden.Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic.Switch for hazard warning lights

– Press switch
 ⇒fig. 52 to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn signals and the
indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the
hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light
system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•
you encounter traffic congestion;
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions:
Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒fig. 53.
– If you only wish to flash three times (the so-called convenience turn
signal*), push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point
and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam.
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Fig. 52 Dash panel: Switch
for hazard warning lights
Fig. 53 Turn signal and main
beam lever
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