SKODA FABIA 2010 2.G / 5J Owners Manual

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90
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise
the vehicle battery will
be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position

To lock the steering
, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to
engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as
a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle

.
Position

Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock. Position

The engine is started in this position. At th
e same time switched on low beam or main
beam or other electrical components wi
th major power consumption are briefly
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into
position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r
unning and thus getting damaged.
WARNING

When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected locking of the steering wh
eel - risk of accident!

Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to
a stop. The steering lock can engage
immediately - risk of accident!

Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the en
gine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Starting the engineGeneral You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or
place the selector lever to the position
P or
N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before starting the engine.
The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter. The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be
built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. If the engine does not start ... You can use the battery of anothe
r vehicle as a jump-start aid
page 190.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi
tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres
page 193.
WARNING

Never run the engine in non ventilated
or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon mono
xide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution

The starter may only be operated (ignitio
n key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is imme
diately operated after switchin
g off the engine, the starter
or the engine can be damaged.
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
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its normal oper
ating temperature - risk of damaging the
engine!
Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be tow-
started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away. When driving the engine reaches its operating te
mperature more rapidly and the pollutant
emissions are lower.Petrol enginesThese engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel-air mixture for every external air temperature.
Do not operate accelerator before and when starting engine.

Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10
seconds if the engine does not start right
awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
It is possible that the fuse on the electric
al fuel pump is defect if the engine still
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
page 195.

If the engine does not start, contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain profes-
sional assistance. It may be necessary, if the engine is
very hot
, to slightly depress the accelerator after
the engine has started.Diesel enginesGlow plug system Diesel engines are equipped with a glow
plug system, the preglow period being
controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside tempera- ture. The preglow indicator light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light
 has
gone out.
The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This means that you can start the engine
right away
.

Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right
awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
It is possible that the fuse
on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine still
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary
page 195.

Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
Starting the engine after fuel tank has run dry It may take longer than normal to start the
engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is
because the fuel system must first of all
be filled while the attempting to start the engine.Switching off the engine– The engine can be switched off by turnin
g the ignition key from position into
 page 89, fig. 94
.
WARNING

Never switch off the engine before the ve
hicle is stationary - risk of accident!

The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater phys-
ical effort for braking is required when en
gine is switched off.
Because if you do
not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey after the engine has been operated for a lengthy period
at high loads but should be allowed it
to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes.
This prevents any accumulation of heat
when the engine is switched off.
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Note

The radiator fan may continue running fo
r a further 10 minutes or so after the
engine and the ignition have been switched
off. The coolant fan may, however, also
switch on again after some time if the co
olant temperature rises because of an accu-
mulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compartment is additionally heated
by strong sunlight.

This is why particular care is required
when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment
page 166, “Working in the engine compartment”.
Shifting (manual gearbox)Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is
stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and hold
it fully depressed. Wait a moment before en
gaging reverse gear in order to avoid any
shift noises. The reversing light will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note

One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The pres-
sure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This can, over a period of time, lead to earl
y wear of the gearshift forks.

Depress the clutch pedal fully when changi
ng gears, in order to avoid unnecessary
wear and damage.HandbrakeApplying the handbrake– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.Releasing the handbrake– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and
at the same time
press in the locking
button
fig. 96
.
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully

.
The handbrake warning light
 lights up when the handbrak
e is applied, provided the
ignition is on. A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have inad- vertently driven off with the handbrake applied:
Release parking brake!
Fig. 95 Shift pattern on models fitted with 5-speed manual gearbox
Fig. 96 Centre console: Handbrake
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The handbrake warning is acti
vated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING

Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating which will have a negative effect on the operation of
the brake system - risk of accident! In
addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for
example, release the handbrake or take
the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always firs
t of all apply the handbrake firmly before
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position
P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.The audible parking aid determines the di
stance between the rear bumper and an
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the
aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are
integrated in the rear bumper.
Range of sensors The clearance warning begins at a distance
of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area
 fig. 97
). The interval between the warning si
gnals becomes shorter as the clearance
is reduced. A continuous tone sounds from
a distance of approx. 30
cm (area ) - danger area.
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
If the vehicle is
equipped with a factory-fitted
towing device*, the border of the danger area starts -
continuous tone - 5 cm further behind th
e vehicle. The vehicle can be extended
through an installed deta
chable towing device.
Activating The parking aid is activated automatically when
reverse gear
is engaged and the igni-
tion is turned on. This
is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated by disengaging the reverse gear or by switching the igni- tion off.
WARNING

The parking aid is not a substitute for
the driver paying proper attention and
it is always the driver's responsibility
to take care when parking the vehicle or
carrying out similar manoeuvres.
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no small
obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trai
ler drawbar etc., behind your vehicle.
Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors.
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the signal of the parking aid. Thus, these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
Note

The parking aid does not operate if you
are towing a trailer (applies to models
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
A system fault is indicated if a warning signal sounds for about 5 seconds after
switching the ignition on and engaging reverse gear and there is no obstacle close to
Fig. 97 Parking aid: Range of sensors
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94your vehicle. It is possible that the audi
ble warning does not function correctly (an
obstacle behind the vehicle ma
y not be detected - take extra care). Have the fault recti-
fied by a specialist workshop.
If the audible warning sounds for 3 seconds after switching the ignition on and
engaging the reverse gear, a fault has occured in the system. It is possible that the audible warning does not function correctl
y (an obstacle behind the vehicle may not
be detected - take extra care). Have the
fault rectified by a specialist workshop.

The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to operate
properly.
If the parking aid is activated and the sele
ctor lever of the automatic gearbox is in
the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer move).Cruise control system (CCS)*IntroductionThe cruise control system (CCS) maintains
a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20
mph), once it has been set, without you havi
ng to depress the accelerator pedal. This
is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and braking power of the engine. The cruise control system
makes it possible - particularly on long
journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING

For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces
(such as icy roads, slippery roads, loose
gravel) - risk of accident!
In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always
switch off the system after use.
Note

Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always
depress the clutch pedal if you switch
on the cruise control system when the gearbo
x is in Neutral! Otherwise the engine can
rev up unintentionally.

The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving on
steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it travels. One should shift down in good time
to a lower gear or slow the vehicle down
by applying the foot brake.
It is not possible on vehicles fitted with
an automatic gearbox to switch on the
cruise control system if the sele
ctor lever is in the position
P, N or R.
Storing a speedThe cruise control system is operated by means of the switch and the rocker button in the left lever of the multi-functional switch. – Press the switch
fig. 98
into the position
ON
.
– After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button into the
SET-

position - the current speed is stored.
After you have released the rocker button out of the position
SET-
, the speed you
have just stored is maintained at a consta
nt speed without having to depress the accel-
erator. You can
increase
the speed by depressing the acce
lerator. Releasing the accelerator
will cause the speed to
drop
again to the set speed.
This does not apply, however, if you drive at
a speed which is more than 10 km/h higher
than the set speed for a period of longer
than 5 minutes. The stored speed will be
cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed. One can
reduce
the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off temporarily
by actuating the brake or clutch pedal
page 95.
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Fig. 98 Operating lever: Rocker button and switch of the cruise control system
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WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed.Changing a stored speed You can also change the speed of
the vehicle without depressing the
accelerator.Fa s t e r–You can
increase
the stored speed without depressing the accelerator, by pressing
the rocker button
page 94, fig. 98
into the
RES+
position.
– The speed of the car will increase cont
inuously if you hold the rocker button
pressed in the
RES+
position. Once the vehicle ha
s reached the desired speed,
release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
Slower–You can
decrease
the stored speed by pressing the rocker button in the
SET-

position.
– Holding down the pushbutton pressed in the
SET-
position will cause the speed of
the vehicle to reduce continuously. On
ce the vehicle has reached the desired
speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.
– If you release the rocker button when the vehicle is travelling at a speed of less than
30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is then necessary to again store the speed with the rocker button in the position
SET-
after an increase in
speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily–You can
switch off
the cruise control system
temporarily
by depressing the brake
pedal or clutch pedal, on vehicles fitted
with an automatic gearbox only with the
brake pedal.
– You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you press the switch
in the middle position.
The set speed remains stored in the memory. The
Resumption
of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch
pedal, on vehicles fitted with automatic
gearbox only after releasing the brake pedal
and after shortly pressing the rocker button
page 94, fig. 98
into the position
RES+
.WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that moment before resuming the stored speed.Switching off the cruise control system completely– Press the switch
page 94, fig. 98
to the right into position
OFF
.
“START-STOP”*The “START-STOP” system helps you to save
fuel while at the same time reducing
exhaust pollutants and CO
2 emissions.
The system is automatically activated ea
ch time the ignition
is switched on.
The system switches the engine off automa
tically when the vehicle comes to a stand-
still, such as while wa
iting at a traffic light.
Information regarding the current state of the “START-STOP” system is indicated in the display of the instrument cluster.
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Fig. 99 Centre console: Button for the START-STOP system
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96 Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)– Bring the vehicle to a stop (a
pply the handbrake, if necessary).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.– Release the clutch pedal.Automatic engine start (start phase)– Depress the clutch pedal.Activating and deactivating the “START-STOP” systemYou can deactivate and reactivate the “START-STOP” system by pressing the button  page 95, fig. 99
.
If the system is deactivated, the warning light lights up in the button.If the vehicle is in the stop phase when pressing the button, the engine starts immedi- ately. The START-STOP system involves compli
cated switching conditions, some of
them cannot be correctly determined with
out servicing. The
general conditions
for the proper functioning of the START-ST
OP system are listed in the following
overview. Conditions for the automatic en
gine shut down (stop phase)
Conditions that enable an auto
matic engine start (start phase)
Conditions that enable an automatic engine start without driver intervention
Gearshift lever in the neutral positionClutch pedal not depressedThe driver has fastened the seat beltThe driver's door is closedThe bonnet is closedThe vehicle is stationaryThe factory-fitted towing device is no
t electrically connected to a trailer
The engine operating temperature is reachedThe charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficientSlope angle / gradient of the vehicle must not be too great
Engine speed is lower than 1200 rpmThe temperature inside the vehicle battery is not too low or too highThe pressure in the brake system is sufficientThe difference between set and actual temperature in the interior is not too greatThe vehicle has exceeded the speed of 3 km/h since the last automatic startNo cleaning cycle is active in
the diesel particle filter*
page 33
The front wheels are not turned excessively (t
he steering angle is less than 3/4 of a
steering wheel revolution)The clutch pedal is pressedThe temperature setting is changed to min./max.Defrosting windscreen is switched onHigh blower speed is setButton for the START-STOP system is pressedThe vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/hThe difference between the set and the actual temperature in the interior is too greatThe battery voltage is too lowThe pressure in the brake system is not sufficient
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Messages in the instrument cluster (valid for vehicles without information display*)
WARNING

If the engine is switched off, neit
her the brake booster nor the electrohy-
draulic power steering operates.
Never let the vehicle roll wi
th the engine switched off.
Caution
If the “START-STOP” system is used at very
high outside temperatures over a longer
period of time, the vehicl
e battery can be damaged.
Note

A change in ambient temperature can affect the temperature inside the battery
with several hours delay. For example, if
the vehicle is standing outside for a long
period of time at a temperature below freezi
ng, or vice versa under
direct sunlight, it
may take several hours until the temperat
ure inside the battery reaches the appro-
priate temperature for the START-STOP system.
In some cases, it is necessary to manually start the engine using the key (for
example, if the driver's seat belt is not fastened or if the driver door is open for a period of more than 30 seconds during the stop
phase). Pay attention to the relevant
messages in the instrument cluster.
If the Climatronic* is switched into the automatic mode, this may in certain circum-
stances prevent the automatic engine shut down.
ERROR START STOP FEHLER START STOP
Error in the START-STOP system
ENGINE MUST RUN MOTORLAUF NOETIG
Automatic engine shut down is not possible
START STOP ACTIVE START STOP AKTIV
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
SWITCH OFF IGNITION ZUENDUNG AUSSCHALTEN
Switch off the ignition
START ENGINE MANUALLYMOTOR MANUELL STARTEN
Start the engine manu- ally
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98Automatic gearboxAutomatic gearbox*Information for driving with the 6-speed automatic gearbox* Your car is equipped with a conv
entional 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The maximum speed is reached in the 5th gear. The 6th gear serves as an economic driving programme, which is intended to redu
ce the fuel consumption. Shifting up and
down through the gears is performed automa
tically. You can also, however, switch the
gearbox over into the
Tiptronic mode
. This mode makes it possible for you to also shift
gears manually
page 102.
Starting-off and Driving– Depress the brake pedal fully and keep it depressed. – Press the Shiftlock button (button in ha
ndle of the selector lever), move the
selector lever into the
desired position, e.g.
D page 99, and then release the
Shiftlock button.
– Wait a moment until the gearbox has shif
ted (a slight engage
ment nudge can be
felt).
– Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator

.
Stop– The selector lever position
N does not have to be selected when stopping just for
a short time, such as at a cross roads. It
is sufficient to hold
the vehicle stationary
using the foot brake. The engine can, however, be allowed just to idle.
Parking– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed. – Apply the handbrake firmly.– Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector lever to
P and
then release the Shiftlock button.
The engine can only be
started
when the selector lever is in position
P or N page 90.
It is sufficient to engage selector lever position
P when parking on a flat surface. When
parking on a slope you should first apply
the handbrake firmly and then move the
selector lever into position
P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive pressure acting
on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move the selector lever out of position
P.
If the selector lever position
N is selected by accident while driving it is first necessary
to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of the engine to be reached before engaging a driv
e position in the selector lever.
WARNING

Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the selector
lever if the car is stationary and the engine is running - risk of accident!
Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an
accident!
When the engine is running and the vehi
cle is stationary, it is necessary to
hold the car with the brake pedal in all the positions of the selector lever (except P and N) since the power transmission is never completely interrupted, also not when the engine is idling - the vehicle creeps.Information for driving with the automatic gearbox DSG* The abbreviation DSG mean
s Direct shift gearbox (Direct shift gearbox).
Two independent clutches are needed for the power transmission between the engine and the gearbox. These replace the torque
converter of the conv
entional automatic
gearbox. Their shifting is matched in such
a way that there are no jerks when shifting
the gear and the power transmission of the engine to the front wheels is not inter- rupted. Shifting up and down through the
gears is performed automatically. You can
also, however, switch the gearbox over into the
Tiptronic mode
. This mode makes it
possible for you to also shift gears manually
page 102.
Starting-off and Driving– Depress the brake pedal fully and keep it depressed.
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– Press the Shiftlock button (button in ha
ndle of the selector lever), move the
selector lever into the desired position, e.g. in
D, and then release the Shiftlock
button.
– Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator

.
Stop– The selector lever position
N does not have to be selected when stopping just for
a short time, such as at a cross roads. It is absolutely sufficient to hold the stopped vehicle stationary by depressing the foot
brake. The engine can, however, be
allowed just to idle.
Parking– Depress the brake pedal and hold it depressed. – Apply the handbrake firmly.– Press and Shiftlock button in the selector lever, move the selector lever to
P and
then release the Shiftlock button.
The engine can only be
started
when the selector lever is in position
P or N page 90.
At temperatures below -10 °C the engine can only be started in the selector lever posi- tion
P.
It is sufficient to engage selector lever position
P when parking on a flat surface. When
parking on a slope you should first apply
the handbrake firmly and then move the
selector lever into position
P. This is to ensure that there is no excessive pressure acting
on the lock mechanism and that it is easier to subsequently move the selector lever out of position
P.
If the selector lever position
N is selected by accident while driving it is first necessary
to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for idling speed of the engine to be reached before engaging a drive position in the selector lever.
WARNING

Do not depress the accelerator when changing the position of the selector
lever if the car is stationary and the
engine is running - risk of accident!

Never move the selector lever into position R or P when driving - risk of an
accident!

If you are stopping at a hill (downhill section), never try to hold the car
stationary with the gear engaged by mean
s of the “accelerator”, this means by
letting the clutch slip. This can lead to ov
erheating of the clutch
. If there is a risk
of overheating of the clutch due to overlo
ad, the clutch is op
ened automatically
and the vehicle rolls backward - risk of accident!
If yo u m us t s to p a t a sl ope , d e pre s s a nd ho ld t he b ra ke pe d a l , s o t ha t y ou c a n
prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
Caution

The double clutch on the automatic gear
box DSG is equipped with an overload
protection. If you make use of the uphill func
tion on a vehicle which is stationary or
driving slowly uphill, it will result in an
increase of thermal stress of the clutches.

In the event that they overheat, the warning light
 and a warning text
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appear in the information display*. In such a case bring the vehicle to a stop, switch off the engine and wait until the warning light and the warning go out - risk of gearbox damage! You can continue the trip as soon as the warning light and the warning go out.Selector lever positionsFig. 100 Selector lever / information display: Selector lever positionsThe selector lever position you have engaged is shown in the information display of the instrument cluster with the corr
esponding gear symbol highlighted
fig. 100
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WARNING (continued)
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