battery replacement SKODA FABIA 2013 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 28.
Each remote control key contains a battery located under the cover
A
» Fig. 9 .
The battery needs replacing if red indicator light » Fig. 8 on page 28 - 
does not
go on when you press a button on the remote control key. We recommend having
key battery replaced by a specialist garage. However, if you would like to replace
the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
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Flip out the key.
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Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the region of arrows
1
» Fig. 9 .
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Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
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Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing up-wards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
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Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
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■ The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 35.■
Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover to
be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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Child safety lock
Fig. 10
Switching child safety lock on: for vehicles without or with central
locking system
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 28.
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being openedfrom 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 in the left-hand door anti-clockwise » Fig. 10 - 
and clockwise in the right-hand door.
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On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock in the left-hand door
clockwise » Fig. 10 - 
and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door.
Switching off
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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.
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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.
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29Unlocking and locking

N
N1
59
Net partition64
Behind the front seats65
Behind the rear seats64
Removing and refitting the housing65
O
Oil see Engine oil
165
Oil pressure Display messages
21
Onboard computer see Multifunction display
13
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
160
Vehicle battery171
Outside temperature15
Overview Engine compartment
163
warning lights20
P
Paintwork See Caring for paintwork
152
Parking Parking aid
113
Parking lights43
Part replacement147
Passive safety Before every journey
124
Driving safety125
Safety equipment124
Passive Safety124
Pedals100
Footmats100
Petrol refer to Fuel159
Polishing the paintwork See Vehicle care
152
Power steering95
Power window force limiter39
R
Radiator fan
163
Radio reception See windows
153
Raise vehicle184
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
53
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror53
Rear fog light46
Rear window - Heating50
Recirculated air mode Manual air conditioning
82
Recommended gear13
Refuelling158
Fuel158
Remote control34
Synchronisation process35
Remote control key Replacing the battery
29
Repairs and technical alterations147
Replacing Vehicle battery
172
Windscreen wiper blades52
Replenishing Coolant
168
Engine oil166
Windscreen washer fluid163
Rims173
Roof luggage rack Attachment points
68
Roof rack system67
Roof load68
Running-in the first 1500 km103
Running in Brake pads
104
Engine104
Tyres104
S
SAFE see Safe securing
32
SAFELOCK see Safe securing
32
Safe securing32
Safety124
Child safety140
Child safety seats140
Correct seated position125
Head restraints57
ISOFIX143
TOP TETHER144
Save electricity104
Seals Vehicle care
153
Seat Adjusting
55
Seat belt warning light
21
Seat belt height adjuster131
Seat belts128
Belt tensioners131
Cleaning157
fastening and unfastening130
Height adjustment131
Seatbelts Inertia reels
131
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
129
Seats folding forward
56
Head restraints57
214Index