SKODA FABIA 2014 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

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ŠKODA FabiaOwner's Manual

Layout of this Owner's Manual (explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you
to search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's manual is divided into relatively short sections which
are combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any
particular moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents is arranged according to the chapters and the detailed
Subject index at the end of the Owner's Manual helps you to rapidly find the
information you are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.Denotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.Indicates situations where the vehicle must be stopped as soon as
possible.®Denotes a registered trademark.Denotes the display in the MAXI DOT display.Denotes the display in the segment display.
Display
The display in the segment display will be used in this Owner's Manual to repre-
sent the display unless otherwise specified.
NotesWARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection as-
pects. This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel
consumption.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the opera-
tion of your vehicle. 5J6012720AH

Preface
You have opted for a ŠKODA – our sincere thanks for your confidence in us.
You have received a vehicle with the latest technology and range of amenities. Please read this Own-
er's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for
proper use of the vehicle.
If you have any questions about your vehicle, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
We hope you enjoy driving your ŠKODA, and wish you a pleasant journey at all times.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to only as ŠKODA or manufacturer) 
5J6012720AH

Terms used
The on-board literature contains the following terms relating to the service
work for your vehicle.
› “Specialist garage” - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for
ŠKODA vehicles A specialist garage can be a ŠKODA partner, a ŠKODA service partner or an independent workshop.
› “ŠKODA service partner” - A workshop that has been contractually author-
ized by the manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to perform
service tasks on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
› “ŠKODA partner” - A company that has been authorized by the manufacturer
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. or its sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when
applicable, to service them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Gen-
uine Parts.
Owner's Manual
These operating instructions apply to all body variants of the vehicle and all
related models.
The manual describes all possible equipment variants without identifying
them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not necessarily contain all of the equipment
components described in this Owner's Manual.
The scope of equipment of your vehicle relates to your purchase contract for
the vehicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA Partner from whom
you bought the vehicle.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only in-
tended for general information.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents.

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
6
General information
6
Correct and safe seated position
7
Seat belts
10
Wearing seat belts
10
Inertia reel and belt pretensioners
13
Airbag system
14
Description of the airbag system
14
Airbag overview
15
Deactivating airbags
17
Transporting children safely
19
Child seat
19
Fastening systems
22
Using the system
Cockpit
25
Overview
24
Instruments and Indicator Lights
26
Instrument cluster
26
Multifunction display (MFD)
29
Service Interval Display
32
MAXI DOT display
33
Warning lights
35
Unlocking and locking
42
Unlocking and locking
42
Central locking system
45
Remote control
48
Anti-theft alarm system
49
Tailgate
50Electrical power windows51Electric sliding/tilting roof53
Lights and visibility
55
Lights
55
Interior lights
59
Visibility
61
Windscreen wipers and washers
61
Rear window
63
Seats and storage
65
Front seats
65
Rear seats
66
Head restraints
67
Boot
68
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Fabia Estate)
72
Net partition (Fabia Estate)
73
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
75
Roof rack system
76
Useful equipment
77
Storage compartments
80
Heating and air conditioning
84
Heating, ventilation, cooling
84
Heating
86
Air conditioning system (manual air
conditioning system)
87
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system)
90
Communication and multimedia
92
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
92
Voice control
97
Multimedia
98
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
101
Starting and stopping the engine
101
Brakes
102Manual gear shifting and pedals104Automatic transmission105
Running in
108
Economical driving and respect the
environment
109
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
112
Driving abroad
113
Assist systems
114
Brake assist systems
114
Parking aid
116
Cruise control system
117
START-STOP
118
Towing a trailer
120
Towing device
120
Trailer
124
General Maintenance
Car care
126
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
126
Washing the car
128
Vehicle exterior care
129
Care of the interior
132
Inspecting and replenishing
135
Fuel
135
Engine compartment
138
Engine oil
141
Coolant
143
Brake fluid
145
Vehicle battery
145
Wheels
149
Tyres and rims
149
Winter use
1563Table of Contents

Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment, and self-help158
Emergency equipment
158
Changing a wheel
159
Tyre repair
162
Jump-starting
164
Towing the vehicle
166
Fuses and light bulbs
168
Fuses
168
Bulbs
170
Technical data
Technical data
176
Vehicle data
176
Index
4Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGAutomatic gearboxTCSTraction controlCO2 in g/kmdischarged quantity of carbon dioxide in grams per driven
kilometerDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionkWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMGManual gearboxMFDMultifunction displayN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueTDI CRDiesel engine with turbocharging and common rail injection
systemTSIPetrol engine with turbocharging and direct injection5Abbreviations

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before every journey
6
Driving safety
6
Safety equipment
6
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those
travelling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before every journey
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning proper-
ly.
Make sure that the function of the wiper and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident.
Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 19 , Transporting children safely .
Adopt the correct seated position » page 7, Correct and safe seated
position . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication,
alcohol or drugs.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Safety equipment
Read and observe
on page 6 first.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Side airbags. 

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›Head airbags.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the ISOFIX system.
› Anchoring points for child seats using the TOP TETHER system.
› Head restraints adjustable for height.
› Adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works together, in order to optimally protect you and those travelling with you in accident situations.
The safety equipment does not protect you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used.
If the seat belt is not fastened properly, this may result in injuries during an
accident caused by the deployed airbag.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seated position of the driver
7
Adjusting the steering wheel position
8
Correct seated position of the front passenger
8
Correct seated position of the rear seat passengers
9
Examples of incorrect seated positions
9WARNING■ The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the
body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to
provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 19, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.
■
If the occupants on the rear seats are not sitting upright, the risk of injury
is increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
Correct seated position of the driverFig. 1
The correct distance of the driver to the steering wheel/correctly
adjusted head restraint
Read and observe
on page 7 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,we recommend the following settings.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
A
between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 1. Adjusting the steering
wheel » page 8 , Adjusting the steering wheel position .
Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head
B
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 10, Wearing seat belts .
Setting the seats and head restraints » page 65 . 
7Passive Safety

WARNING■Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt
the correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is
moving.■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel, and a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm between the legs and the dash panel at the height
of the knee airbag. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that
the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position. Never hold the steering
wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or
inner edge of the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure
your arms, hands and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
■
Ensure that there are no objects in the driver's footwell, as these may get
caught in the pedal apparatus when driving or braking. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 2
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever
below steering wheel
Read and observe on page 7 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
Swivel the lever underneath the steering wheel downwards » Fig. 2.
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height
and forward/back position).
›
Push the lever upwards to the stop.
WARNING■ The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked while you are
driving so that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change
during the journey – there is the risk of an accident.■
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when
the vehicle is stationary!
Correct seated position of the front passenger
Read and observe
on page 7 first.
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head
B
» Fig. 1 on
page 7 » page 7 .
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 10.
Setting the seats and head restraints » page 65 .
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactiva-
ted » page 17 , Deactivating airbags .
WARNING■
Maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel. Not maintaining
this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to
properly protect you - hazard!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect
seated position!
8Safety