technical data SKODA FABIA 2009 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual
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Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual 
(explanations)
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Using the system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cockpit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General view  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
The brief instruction
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Basic functions and important information  . . . . . 
Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
. . . 
General view of the instrument cluster  . . . . . . . . . 
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Coolant temperature gauge*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel gauge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Counter for distance driven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Service Interval Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*  
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unlocking and locking
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Locking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Central locking system*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anti-theft alarm system*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior monitor* and towing protection 
monitoring* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Electrical power windows*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Electric sliding/tilting roof*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Visibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seats and Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Pedals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
luggage compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Variable loading floor* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net partition* (Combi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bicycle carrier* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front cup holder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ashtray*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cigarette lighter* and power sockets* . . . . . . . . . . 
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Heating and air conditioning system
. . . . . . . . . 
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Recirculated air mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning 
system)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)*  . . . . . . 
Starting-off and Driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Setting steering wheel position*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Switching off the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Automatic gearbox
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
6-speed automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Communication
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Operating the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio and mobile phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Universal telephone preinstallation with voice 
control*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter*  . . 
Mobile phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Enter PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Dial number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Repeat last call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Bluetooth®* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Mobile phones and two-way radio system  . . . . . 
Input AUX-IN*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Correct seated position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seat belts
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Why seat belts?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
The physical principle of a frontal collision  . . . . .  6
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Contents 4Important safety information regarding the use of seat 
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . . 
Belt tensioner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airbag system
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Deactivating airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Transporting children safely
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system*
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intelligent Technology
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*  . . . . . . . . . . 
Brakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Brake booster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Antilock brake system (ABS)*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Brake Assist*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Electrohydraulic power steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . 
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving and the Environment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards  . . 
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving in an economical and environmentally 
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Motoring abroad  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Avoiding damage to your vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
To w i n g  a  t r a i l e r
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Towing a trailer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the 
vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of the group N1  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown assistance
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-aid box* and Warning triangle*  . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations 
(99/100/EU)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./44 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 ltr./51 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./63 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./77 kW - EU 4/EU 2DDK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./51 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./59 kW TDI PD - EU 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.9 ltr./77 kW TDI°PD - EU°4  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabia - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabia Combi - Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . .
Index
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Contents5
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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The brief instruction9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
The brief instructionBasic functions and important informationIntroduction
The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference 
of the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is neces-
sary to observe all the information which is contained in the 
following chapters of the Owner's Manual.Unlocking and locking the vehicle Unlocking the vehicle
 Unlocking the boot lid
 Locking the vehicle
 Folding out/folding up of the key
Further information ⇒page 44, “Unlocking and locking car”.
Setting steering wheel positionYou can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the 
desired position.
Further information ⇒page 99, “Setting steering wheel position*”.
WARNING
•
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering 
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm ⇒fig. 4. Not maintaining this 
Fig. 2  Remote control key
A1A2A3A4
Fig. 3  Adjustable steering 
wheel: Lever on the steering 
columnFig. 4  The correct distance of 
the driver from the steering 
wheel
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The brief instruction11
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Electric exterior mirror adjustment*Further information ⇒page 60, “Rear mirror”.
Switching lights on and offFurther information ⇒page 51, “Switching lights on and off”.
Heating of the external mirror
Adjusting the left-hand exterior mirror
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
Switching off operating control
Fig. 7  Inner part of door: 
Rotary knob
Switching off all lights
Switching on side lights
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Fog lights*
Rear fog light
Fig. 8  Dash panel: Light 
switch
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The brief instruction13
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data  Safety pushbutton*
Further information ⇒page 46, “Buttons for electrical power windows”.
Refuelling– Open the fuel filler flap with the hand ⇒fig. 12.
– The fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube must be unlocked to the left 
using the vehicle key (only valid for vehicles which do not have auto-
matic unlocking of the fuel filler flap).– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap 
from above on the fuel filler flap ⇒fig. 13.
Further information ⇒page 182, “Refuelling”.Bonnet remote release– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side 
⇒fig. 14.Further information ⇒page 184, “Bonnet remote release”.
AS
Fig. 12  Right rear side of the 
vehicle: Fuel filler flapFig. 13  Fuel filler flap with 
cap unscrewed
Fig. 14  Bonnet release lever
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights15
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Instruments and Indicator/Warning LightsGeneral view of the instrument cluster
Engine revolutions counter ⇒page 15
Display:
−with digital clock ⇒page 19
−with counter for distance driven ⇒page 17
Speedometer
Coolant temperature gauge* ⇒page 16
Display:
−with Service Interval Display ⇒page 17
−with Multi-functional indicator* ⇒page 19
−with Information display* ⇒page 22
Clock-set button / reset button
Fuel gauge ⇒page 16When the lights are switched on, the instrument cluster is illuminated.
The version of the instrument cluster can differ depending on the equipment.
Engine revolutions counterThe start of the red zone in the revolutions counter   ⇒fig. 18 indicates the 
maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been run 
in and operating at a normal temperature. Shift into the next higher gear or change 
into the selector lever position D of the automatic gearbox before reaching this 
zone.
One should shift to a lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer running 
“smoothly”.
Fig. 18  Instrument cluster
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7
A1
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights17
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Counter for distance drivenThe distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). 
On certain model versions, the readout is shown in “miles”.
The kilometer counter for distance driven is shown in the display when the ignition 
is switched off. The trip counter for distance driven is shown on the display after 
switching on the ignition. You can then switch over to the counter display with the 
reset button.
Reset button
By briefly pressing the reset button   ⇒page 15, fig. 18 you can switch over from 
the trip counter to the kilometer counter. In order to recognise which counter for 
the distance driven is shown on the display at that moment, trip appears on the trip 
counter above the information of the driven route ⇒fig. 19.
If you hold the reset button   pressed for about 1 second, the trip counter is set 
back to zero.
If you hold the reset button   pressed for longer than 3 seconds, a display 
regarding the kilometers still to be driven and the days until the following service 
interval (for this the trip counter is not set back) appears.
Fa ult  di spl a y
dEF appears permanently in the display field of the counter for distance driven if 
there is a fault in the instrument cluster. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible 
by a specialist workshop.Warning against excessive speeds*
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal will switch off again when the vehicle 
speed goes below this speed limit.
This function is only valid for some countries.
WARNING
Never seek to adjust the trip counter for distance driven while driving for 
safety reasons.
Note
On vehicles with information display both counters are shown simultaneously in 
the display.Service Interval DisplayDepending on the equipment installed in the vehicle, the text can differ slightly on 
the display.
Fig. 19  Display: Counter for 
distance driven
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Fig. 20  Service Interval 
Display: Note
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Digital clockA reset button is installed on the left below beside the speedometer for 
adjusting the clock ⇒page 15, fig. 18.
Set hours
– Turn the reset button to the left.
Setting minutes
– Turn the reset button to the right.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only 
when the vehicle is stationary.Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*IntroductionThe multi-functional indicator appears in the display ⇒fig. 21 or in the information 
display ⇒page 22, fig. 24 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers you a range of useful information.
Note
In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of 
measures.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is equipped with two automatic memories. The 
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field ⇒fig. 21.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the 
display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance 
memory (memory 2).
Switching of the memory takes place when the button   ⇒page 20, fig. 22.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni-
tion is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the calcula-
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after 
switching off the ignition. The memory will be is automatically erased, on the other 
hand, if the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours.
The outside temperature
⇒page 21
Range
⇒page 21
Current fuel consumption
⇒page 21
Average fuel consumption
⇒page 21
Driving time
⇒page 22
Distance driven
⇒page 22
Average speed
⇒page 22
Fig. 21  Instrument cluster: 
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Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the display when the ignition is switched on.
The correct value will be indicated with a delay of 5 minutes. If the vehicle is 
stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may be slightly 
higher than the actual outside temperature because of heat radiated by the engine.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, a snow flake symbol (warning signal 
for ice on the road) appears with the outside temperature indicator ⇒fig. 23 and a 
warning signal* sounds for 10 seconds.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature 
display that there is no ice on the road. Please note that black ice may also be 
present on the road surface even at temperatures around +4 °C - warning, 
drive with care!
Note
The outside temperature is not indicating when showing navigation data (guidance 
to the destination). It must be called up over the menu (valid for vehicles which 
have a navigation and information display).
RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance 
you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for 
the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km.
The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is taken as a basis for calculating the range. 
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be 
increased accordingly.
You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before 
a new readout for the range is displayed.Current fuel consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This 
information can help you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you 
wish to achieve.
The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low 
speed.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the 
display in litres/100 km ⇒page 19. This information can help you to adapt your 
style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain period of time 
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the 
button  ⇒page 20, fig. 22. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you 
drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
Fig. 23  Multi-functional 
indicator: the outside 
temperature
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