remote control SKODA FABIA 2012 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit 7
Overview 6
Instruments and Indicator Lights 8
Instrument cluster 8
Multifunction display (onboard computer) 12
MAXI DOT (information display) 15
Warning lights 17
Unlocking and locking 25
Vehicle key 25
Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central
locking 26
Central locking system 27
Remote control 29
Anti-theft alarm system 31
Interior monitor and towing protection 31
Emergency locking of the doors 32
Boot lid 32
Electrical power windows 34
Electric sliding/tilting roof 36
Lights and visibility 38
Lights 38
Interior light 43
Visibility 44
Windscreen wipers and washers 44
Rear window 47
Seats and Stowage 49
Front seats 49
Head restraints 51
Rear seats 52Boot 53
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Combi) 57
Net partition (Combi) 58
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment 60
Roof rack system 62
Cup holders 63
Ashtray 64
Cigarette lighter, 12-volt power socket 64
Storage compartments 65
Clothes hooks 69
Parking ticket holder 69
Heating and air conditioning system 70
Heating and air conditioning system 70
Air outlet vents 71
Heating 71
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system) 73
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system) 76
Starting-off and Driving 79
Starting and stopping the engine 79
Brakes and brake assist systems 81
Shifting (manual gearbox) 85
pedals 85
Parking aid 85
Cruise control system (CCS) 86
START/STOP 88
Automatic gearbox 90
Automatic gearbox 90
Communication 95
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems 95
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II 95
Voice control 99
Multimedia 101 Safety
Passive Safety 103
General information 103
Correct seated position 104
Seat belts 107
Seat belts 107
Airbag system 111
Description of the airbag system 111
Front airbags 112
Side airbags 113
Head airbags 114
Deactivating airbags 115
Transporting children safely 117
Child seat 117
Driving Tips
Driving and the Environment 121
The first 1 500 km 121
Catalytic converter 121
Economical and environmentally friendly
driving 122
Environmental compatibility 124
Driving abroad 125
Avoiding damage to your vehicle 125
Driving through water on the street 126
Towing a trailer 127
Towing a trailer 127
General Maintenance
Taking care of and cleaning the vehicle 129
Taking care of your vehicle 129
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Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electrical power windows 34
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 48
Air outlet vents 71
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 42
› Speed regulating system 86
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 112
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 95
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 12
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 45
Switch for rear window heater 44
TCS switch 84
Air outlet vents 71
Switch for hazard warning lights 42
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 115
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 71
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 73
› Operating controls for Climatronic 76
Storage compartments on the front passenger side 66
Front passenger airbag 112
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag 115
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release 33
› Interior monitor 311
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 Fuse box in the dashboard 169
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment 38, 41
Bonnet release lever 140
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 80
Ignition lock 81
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Rocker switch for front left seat heating 50
Central locking system 29
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 85
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 91
Rocker switch for front right seat heating 50
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays 64
› Storage compartment 67
MDI 102
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
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Cockpit
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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key
Introductory information
Fig. 8
Key without remote control/key with remote control (remote control
key)
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehi-
cle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control » Fig. 8 - or with
radio remote control»
Fig. 8 - . WARNING
■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. electrical power windows) - risk of injury!
■ Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally -
risk of accident! CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.
■ Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock. Note
Please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a new
one for you. Ð Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery that is located under the cover A
» Fig. 9. The battery needs replacing if red warning light
» Fig. 8 on page 25 -
does not go on when you press a button on the remote control key. We recom-
mend that you ask a ŠKODA
Service Partner to replace the key battery. However,
if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
› Flip out the key.
› Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of arrows 1
» Fig. 9.
› Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow 2
.
› Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-
wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
› Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
£
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CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions. Note
■ Please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a
new one for you. ■ The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 30.ÐChild safety lock
Fig. 10
Switching child safety lock on: for vehicles without or with central
locking system
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on › On vehicles without central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand
door anti-clockwise » Fig. 10 - and clockwise on the right-hand door.
› On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand door
clockwise » Fig. 10 - and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door. Switching off
›
On vehicles without central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand
door clockwise and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door.
› On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand door
anti-clockwise and clockwise on the right-hand door. Ð Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central locking
Fig. 11
Securing knob in the front door/rear door
When you unlock/lock the door, the respective securing knob » Fig. 11 will move
upwards or downwards.
Unlocking from the outside › Unlock the front door with the key
» page 28.
Unlocking from the inside
› Pull on the door opening lever.
Locking from the outside
› Lock the front door with the key
» page 28.
Locking from the inside
› Push the securing knob down
» Fig. 11. WARNING
Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for exam-
ple at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for res-
cuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to life! £
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Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 13
Centre console: Central locking
button
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it
with the rocker switch » Fig. 13 without the ignition switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid › Press the button in the area
» Fig. 13. The symbol in the button comes
on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
› Press the button in the area
» Fig. 13. The symbol in the button is no lon-
ger illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle. WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. Chil-
dren should never be left unattended in the vehicle since it is difficult to pro-
vide assistance from the outside when the doors are locked. Locked doors
make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
If the safe securing system is activated » page 27, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate. Ð Remote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 35, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a ŠKODA Service Partner. Only then can the remote
control key be used again. Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■ The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 25.
■ If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key. Ð
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Unlocking/locking
Fig. 14
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle
› Press the button 1
» Fig. 14.
Locking the vehicle
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 14.
Deactivating the safe securing system
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 14 twice within 2
seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 27.
Unlocking the boot lid
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 14. Further information
» page 33.
Folding out the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 14.
Folding in the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 14 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
» Fig. 14 and none of the doors
or the boot lid are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatical-
ly locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reacti-
vated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentional-
ly.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved. Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed. WARNING
If the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight. ■ To avoid the car being locked inadvertently once in the car, the lock button of the remote control must not be pressed before the key is inserted into the ig-
nition lock. Should this happen, press the unlock button
of the remote control.
Ð Synchronization
If 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 lon-
ger synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-operated key are
actuated 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 key;
› pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute. Ð
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Anti-theft alarm system
Introductory information
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 activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the radio
remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds after
locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio re-
mote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15
seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system. The alarm is triggered if
the ignition is not switched on 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 inclination
» page 31;
› Interior of the vehicle
» page 31;
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device.
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?
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control
or switching on the ignition. Note
■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
■ Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and
the electric sliding/tilting roof are properly closed to ensure the full functionality
of the anti-theft alarm system. ■ Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles. Ð Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 15
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
Switching off
› Switch off the ignition.
› Open the driver door.
› Press the button
» Fig. 15 in the driver's door.
› Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again automati-
cally the next time the car is locked. £
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Opening/closing
Fig. 17
Unlock the boot lid/boot lid handle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
After unlocking the vehicle, you can open the lid by pushing the handle located
above the licence plate.
Opening the boot lid for vehicles without central locking
›
Press the button
in the driver's door
» Fig. 17 - and open the boot lid in
the direction of arrow » Fig. 17 - .
Opening the boot lid for vehicles with central locking › Push the handle and lift the boot lid in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 17 - .
Closing
› Pull down the boot lid and close it with a slight swing.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the
boot lid. ÐAutomatic locking
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
If the vehicle was locked with the button
on the remote control key before the
boot lid was closed, the lid is automatically locked as soon as it is closed.
ä
ä The delayed automatic locking function of the boot lid can be activated on your
vehicle. The following applies following activation of this function: If the boot lid
was locked with the button on the remote control key 2
» page 30, then it is
possible to open the lid within a limited period of it being closed.
If you wish, a
ŠKODA Service Partner can activate or deactivate the delayed auto-
matic locking of the boot lid. The Service Partner will also provide any further in-
formation that is required.
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked au-
tomatically. Always lock the vehicle using the button on the remote control or
with the key if no remote control is available » page 28 .Ð Emergency unlocking
Fig. 18
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The boot lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the central locking sys-
tem.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward
» page 52, Rear seats.
› Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direction
of the arrow 1
» Fig. 18 as far as the stop.
› Unlock the lock 3
under the trim in the direction of arrow 2
.
› Open the boot lid. Ð
ä
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›
Additionally, the window can be closed automatically (fully closed) by pulling
the button to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
Buttons for the electrical power windows
Button for electrical power window of the driver's door
Button for electrical power window of the front passenger door
Button for electrical power window of the rear right door
Button for electrical power window of the rear left door
Safety pushbutton
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for electrical power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by
pressing the safety pushbutton S
» Fig. 19
. The buttons for the electrical power
windows in rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light
in the safe-
ty switch S
lights up.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheating. Re-
peated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to over-
heat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a short
time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the overheating
protection has cooled down. ÐForce limiter of the electrical power windows
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
The electrical 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 centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by
several centimetres. A
B
C
D
S
ä If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window being
moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet been re-
moved, the closing process is only 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 again
within the next 10
seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again. Ð Window convenience operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
The electrical power windows can be opened and closed as follows when unlock-
ing and locking the vehicle.
Opening
› Press and hold the unlock button
on the remote control key.
› Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
Closing
› Press and hold the lock button
on the remote control key.
› Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
You can interrupt the opening or closing process for the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button. Ð Operational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Electrical power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window
was opened, the electrical power windows will not operate. The system must be
activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
›
switch on the ignition;
› pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door to close the window;
› release the button;
› pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3
seconds.£
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ä
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Operation in winter
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to
be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move
back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 35.ÐElectric sliding/tilting roof
Introductory information
Fig. 20
Control dial for the power slid-
ing/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial » Fig. 20 and only
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be opened, closed and tilted for approx. 10 mi-
nutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of the front doors
is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof. Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the slid-
ing/tilting roof does not close fully. This is why the rotary switch must be set to
the switch position A
» Fig. 20 and pressed forward for about 10
seconds.ÐUsing the system
Comfort position
› Turn the switch to position C
» Fig. 20 on page 36. Opening fully
› Turn the switch to position B
» Fig. 20 on page 36 and hold it in this position
(spring-tensioned position).
Tilting roof
› Turn the switch to position D
» Fig. 20 on page 36.
Closing
› Turn the switch to position A
» Fig. 20 on page 36.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/tilt-
ing roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by turning the switch
into position A
» Fig. 20 on page 36 at the front for as long as it takes for the
sliding/tilting roof to close completely » .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism and seal. Ð Convenience operation
An open sliding/tilting roof can also be closed from the outside.
› Press and hold the lock button
on the remote control key or keep the key in
the lock cylinder of the driver's door in the locked position » .
The closing operation stops immediately when you release the key or the lock
button. £
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