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

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
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It is also important that rear passengers fasten their seat belts, as they could
otherwise be thrown through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner in the
event of an accident.
A rear seat passenger who has not fastened the seat belt is a danger not only
to himself but also for those seated in the front » Fig. 4 - 
.
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
Fig. 5
Fastening/unfastening the seat belt
Fig. 6
Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
Read and observe
on page 10 first.
Fasten
›
Correctly adjust the front seat and head restraint before fastening the seat
belt » page 68 .
›
Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis.
›Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle belonging to the seat
» Fig. 5 – 
until it you hear it click into place.›
Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.
A plastic knob in the belt webbing holds the belt tongue in a position which is
easy to get hold of.
It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the
maximum protection.
The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across the neck but must
roughly run over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the chest.
The lap part of the belt must run across the pelvis, must not be lie across the
stomach and must always fit snugly » Fig. 6 -
 .
Expectant women must also always wear a seat belt. This is the only way of ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child.
The lap part of the belt must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis on expectant mothers to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower abdo-
men » Fig. 6 -
 .
Release
Release the seat belt only when the vehicle is stationary.
›
Press the red button in the belt buckle » Fig. 5 -
 , the lock tongue pops out.
›
Manually guide the belt back so that it is easier to fully roll up the webbing,
the seat belt does not twist.
CAUTION
When releasing the seatbelt ensure that the tongue of the lock does not dam-
age the door trim or other parts of the interior.12Safety

“Universal” child seat category - a child seat designed for fastening on
the seat with the seat belt.
Fastening systems
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
ISOFIX system attachment points
22
Use of child seats with the ISOFIX system
22
TOP TETHER system attachment points
23
ISOFIX system attachment points
Fig. 16
ISOFIX system label
UThere are two locking eyes between the rear exterior seats for fixing the
ISOFIX system child seat in place.
The places are marked with labels with the ISOFIX logo » Fig. 16.WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the ISOFIX system.■
Never attach other child seats, belts or objects to the attachment points
eyes intended for the installation of a child seat with the ISOFIX system –
risk of death.
Note
■ A child seat fitted with the ISOFIX system can only be mounted in a vehicle
fitted with an ISOFIX system if the child seat has been approved for this type
of vehicle. Further information is available from a ŠKODA Partner.■
Child seats with the ISOFIX system can be purchased from ŠKODA Original
Accessories.
Use of child seats with the ISOFIX system
Overview of the use of child seats fastened with the ISOFIX system on each of
the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard.GroupSize class
of the child seat a)Front passenger seat
b)Outer rear seatsRear seat middle0
up to 10 kgEXIL-SUX0+
up to 13 kgE
XIL-SUX
DC 22Safety

GroupSize class
of the child seat a)Front passenger seat
b)Outer rear seatsRear seat middle
1
9-18 kg
D
XIL-SU IUFX
CBB1Aa)
The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
b)
If the front passenger seat is fitted with the ISOFIX system attachment points, it is suited for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat with the “Semi-Universal” approval.
The seat is suited for installation of an ISOFIX child seat with the “Semi-
Universal” approval. The “Semi-Universal” category means that the ISO-
FIX child seat is approved for your vehicle. Observe the information in
the list of vehicles which comes with the child seat.
The seat is suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat with the approval “Universal” and attachment with the TOP TETHER belt.
The seat is not fitted with ISOFIX system attachment points.
TOP TETHER system attachment points
Fig. 17
Anchor eyelets on the TOP
TETHER system
The anchor eyelets for attaching the belt for a child seat with the TOP TETHER
system are located on the rear side of the outer rear seat backrests » Fig. 17.
WARNING■
Always refer to the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat
when installing and removing a child seat with the TOP TETHER system.■
Only use child seats with the TOP TETHER system on the seats with the
locking eyes.
IL-SUIUFXWARNING (Continued)■ Only ever attach one belt from the child seat to a locking eye.■On no account should you equip your vehicle, e.g. mount screws or other
anchorage points.23Transporting children safely

 Selector lever lockRead and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light 
lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to
be able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 106 .
 Main beam
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are
selected » page 57 .
Unlocking and locking
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
42
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
43
Child safety lock
44
Opening/closing the door
44
Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central locking
45
Emergency locking of the doors
45
Vehicle key
Fig. 25
Key: without/with remote control
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your ve-
hicle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control » Fig. 25 -
 or
with radio remote control » Fig. 25 -
 . 
42Using the system

WARNING■Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is the danger of injury and accidents oc-
curring!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The
vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident! These individuals would
possibly not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help them-
selves. At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!
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 ig-
nition lock.
■
Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters close to the car operating in the same frequency range (e.g.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking only reacts to the remote
control at less than 3 metres away » page 43.
Note
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if this is locked.■Please contact a specialist garage if you lose a key as they can obtain a new
one for you.Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 26
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery located under the cover
A
» Fig. 26 . The battery needs replacing if red indicator light » Fig. 25 on
page 42 -
 does not go on when you press a button on the remote control
key. We recommend having key battery replaced by a specialist garage. How-
ever, 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. 26 .
›
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 upwards. 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.
CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.■The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions. 43Unlocking and locking

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 49.■
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.
Child safety lock
Fig. 27
Switching child safety lock on: for vehicles without or with central
locking system
The child safety lock prevents the corresponding 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 in the left-hand
door anti-clockwise » Fig. 27 -
 and clockwise in the right-hand door.
›
On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock in the left-hand
door clockwise » Fig. 27 -
 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.
Opening/closing the doorFig. 28
Door handle/door opening lever
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 28 on the door you wish
to open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door handle
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grab the pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while the vehicle is being driven – there is a risk of death.■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
sweep – there is a risk of injury.
■
An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on a slope – there is a risk of injury.
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
44Using the system

Interior monitor and towing protectionFig. 34
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 
» Fig. 34 button in the driver's door.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again auto-
matically the next time the car is locked.
Note
■ Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possi-
bility of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.■
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Tailgate
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
50
Automatic locking of the boot lid
51
Emergency unlocking
51WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the
lid was locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning.
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, as otherwise
this could crack – there is a risk of injury.
Note
■ After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was
locked before closing the boot lid.■
The function of the handle above the licence plate is deactivated when start-
ing off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking. The
function of the handle is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a
door is opened.
Opening/closing
Fig. 35
Unlock the boot lid/boot lid handle
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
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 » Fig. 35 in the driver's door - 
and open the boot lid in
the direction of arrow » Fig. 35 - 
. 
50Using the system

Opening the boot lid for vehicles with central locking›Press the handle and open the tailgate in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 35
- 
.
Closing›
Pull down the tailgate and close it with a gentle swing.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of
the boot lid.
Automatic locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the key symbol  on the remote control key,
then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
After the activation of the delayed locking, the door can be opened again after
closing within a limited period.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the key sym-
bol 
on the remote control key.
Emergency unlocking
Fig. 36
Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
Read and observe on page 50 first.
The boot lid can be unlocked manually if there is a fault in the central locking
system.
Unlocking
›
Fold the rear seat backrest forward » page 66, Rear seats .
›
Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direc-
tion of the arrow
1
» Fig. 36 as far as the stop.
›
Unlock the lock
3
under the trim in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Open the tailgate.
Electrical power windows

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing the windows
52
Power window force limiter
53
Window convenience operation
53
Operational faults
53WARNING■ If the vehicle is locked from the outside, do not leave anybody in the vehi-
cle as it is not possible to open the windows from the inside in the event of
an emergency.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 53. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centi-
metres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of in-
jury.
■
Deactivating the electrically operated power windows in the rear doors is
recommended (safety push button)
S
when children are being transported
in the rear seats » Fig. 37 on page 52 .
■
Proceed with caution when closing windows to avoid causing crushing in-
juries - there is a risk of injury. 
51Unlocking and locking

Seats and storage
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats - Version 1
65
Adjusting the front seats - Variant 2
65
Front seat heating
66
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be fully
pressed to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The seat backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper point of the steering wheel can be easily reached with slightly bent
arms.
Correct adjustment of the seats is particularly important for the following rea-
sons.
› Reaching the controls safely and quickly.
› A relaxed and fatigue-free body position.
› Achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – there is the
risk of an accident.■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Never carry more people than the number of seats in the vehicle.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat other than ob-
jects (e.g. child safety seat) intended for this purpose – there is the risk of
an accident.
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.Adjusting the front seats - Version 1Fig. 54
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Adjusting a seat fore and aft
›
Pull lever
1
» Fig. 54 up and push the seat into the desired position.
›
Release the lever
1
and push the seat until the lock clicks into place.
Adjusting height of seat
›
To lift the seat, pull or pump lever
2
» Fig. 54 upwards.
›
To lower the seat, push or pump the lever
2
downwards.
Adjusting the angle of the seat backrest
›
To adjust the angle of the backrest, relieve any pressure from the seat back-
rest (do not lean on it) and turn handwheel
3
» Fig. 54 .
Adjusting the front seats - Variant 2
Fig. 55
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 65 first.
Adjusting a seat fore and aft
›
Pull the lever (in the middle)
1
» Fig. 55 up and push the seat to the desired
position. 
65Seats and storage