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

Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
14
Airbag deployment
14WARNING■ An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a fas-
tened seat belt.■
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
■
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 7, Correct and safe seated position .
■
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNINGInformation on the use of the airbag system■If there is a fault, the airbag system must be checked by a specialist ga-
rage immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activa-
ted in the event of an accident.■
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
■
Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
■
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
■
It is prohibited to tamper with individual parts of the airbag system as this
might result in the airbag being deployed.
■
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one ac-
cident. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
System description
Read and observe
on page 14 first.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the 
indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page 40.
When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
The airbag system consists – depending on the vehicle equipment – of the
following modules.
› Electronic control unit.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger
» page 15.
› Side airbags
» page 16.
› Head airbags
» page 17.
› Airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster
» page 40.
› Key switch for the front passenger airbag
» page 18.
› Warning light for front passenger airbag deactivation in dash panel cen-
tre » page 18 .
Note
■
The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.■If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the
new owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of de-
activating the front passenger airbag must be included!■
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to
comply with the national legal requirements.
Airbag deployment
Read and observe
on page 14 first.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to be
able to offer that additional protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultane-
ously.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions,
rear-end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover. 
14Safety

Deactivating airbags
Deactivating an airbag should be considered only in the following cases, for
example.
› When using a child seat on the front passenger seat, in which the child has
its back to the vehicle's direction of travel (in some countries this must be in
the direction of travel due to different legal regulations applying) » page 19,
Transporting children safely .
› If it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 25 cm between the mid-
dle of the steering wheel and chest, despite the driver's seat being correctly
adjusted.
› If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because
of a physical disability.
› If other seats have been installed (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side air-
bags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page 18 .
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to switch off any other
airbags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag was switched off using diagnostic equipment
› The
 warning light lights up for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition
is switched on and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag switched off with the key switch in the storage com-
partment
› The
 warning light comes on for about 3 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
› The

 3

» Fig. 12 on page 18 warning light comes on when the ignition
is switched on.
Note
■ The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.■A ŠKODA Service Partner will be able to inform you which airbags in your ve-
hicle can/must be deactivated.Switching off the front passenger airbagFig. 12
Key-operated switch for the front passenger airbag/warning light
for front seat passenger airbag deactivation
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
2
» Fig. 12 OFF .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the passenger door.
›
Check whether the
3


 1)
warning light in the 



 mes-
sage in the centre of the dash panel lights up after the ignition has been
switched on.
Switching on
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the passenger door.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
1
» Fig. 12 ON .
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the passenger door. 
1)
The
  airbag warning light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, goes out for
about 1 second and then comes on again.
18Safety

›Check whether the 3
  warning light in the      mes-
sage in the centre of the dash panel does not light up after the ignition is
switched on.WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the 

warning light flashes, the front passenger airbag will not be
deployed in the event of an accident. Have the airbag system checked by a
specialist garage immediately.
■
The key cannot be inserted in the key switch while driving.
■ Shocks can cause the key to turn in the slot and trigger the airbag!
■ The airbag can be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result
in injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
20
Child safety and side airbag
21
Classification of child seats
21
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
21
Children are generally safer on the rear seats than on the front passenger
seat.
In contrast to adults, the muscles and bone structure of children are not yet
fully developed. Thus children are exposed to increased risk of injury.
Children should be transported in accordance with the relevant statutory pro-
visions.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard must be used. The ECE-R
standard stands for: Economic Commission for Europe - Regulation.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that can-
not be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
WARNING■ The national legal requirements must be observed when using child
seats.■
One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.
■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.
■
The child must be secured in the vehicle throughout the journey. Other-
wise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through the
vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other occu-
pants.
■
Children are exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent if they lean forward or adopt an incorrect seated position when the
vehicle is moving. This particularly applies to children who are transported
on the front passenger seat as they can suffer severe, or even fatal injuries
if the airbag system is deployed! 
19Transporting children safely

Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
44
Electrical power windows
52
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
64
Air outlet vents
85
Parking ticket holder
80
Operating stalk:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
57
› Speed regulating system
117
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
15
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
92
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights
26
Operating stalk:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
62
›Multifunction display
29
›MAXI DOT display
33
Button for rear window heater
61
TCS switch
115
Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
85
Hazard warning light system button
59
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
18
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
86
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
87
›Operating controls for Climatronic
90
Storage compartments on the front passenger side
81
Front passenger airbag
15
Air outlet vents
85
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag
1812345678910111213141516171819Door opening lever44
Switch depending on equipment fitted:
› Boot lid remote release
50
›Interior monitor
50
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment
56, 56
Fuse box in the dashboard
168
Bonnet release lever
139
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
8
Ignition lock
102
Pedals
104
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
104
›Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
105
Rocker switch for front left seat heating
66
Central locking system
47
Handbrake
104
Rocker switch for front right seat heating
66
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Ashtrays
78
›Storage compartment
82
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
MDI
99
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in » Fig. 18. The symbols on the controls and switches are the
same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233343525Cockpit

Button for:› Reset trip meter
» page 28
› Set hours/minutes
› Enable/disable the mode selected by means of button 5
Fuel gauge 1)
» page 27
Engine revolutions counter
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
The red scale of the rev counter
1
» Fig. 19 on page 26 indicates the range in
which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine
control unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is
fitted with an automatic gearbox.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 28 .
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up in good time has the following benefits.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces engine noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the service life and reliability of the engine.
Speedometer
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
Warning against speeding
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/
h 2)
. The audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
67Coolant temperature gauge display
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
The coolant temperature gauge
4
» Fig. 19 on page 26 operates only when
the ignition is switched on.
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only
by one of the warning lights » page 37, 

Coolant coming on or going off.
Cold range
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or un-
der heavy engine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
High temperature range
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the
scale. Further information » page 37.
CAUTION
■
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Fuel gauge
Read and observe
on page 26 first.
The fuel gauge
7
» Fig. 19 on page 26 only works when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
The fuel remaining is displayed in the segment display on vehicles with the
segment display.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning light lights up
when the fuel level reaches the reserve range 
» page 40 . 
1)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
27Instruments and Indicator Lights

If the control unit recognises that it is beneficial to change gear, an arrow B is
shown in the display. The arrow points up or down, depending on whether you
should shift into a higher or lower gear.
At the same time, the recommended gear is shown at A
instead of the gear
selected on vehicles with a manual gearbox.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different driv-
ing situations, such as overtaking.
Multifunction display (MFD)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
29
Operation
30
Multifunction display details
30
Warning against speeding
31
The multifunction display can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the function displayed is the one which
you last selected before switching off the ignition.
The multifunction display shown in the segment display » Fig. 21 on page 29
or in the MAXI DOT display depending on your vehicle model » page 33.
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display » page 33, there is an option not to dis-
play some of the information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Even at temperatures of around +4 °C, there may still be black ice on the
road surface. You should therefore not rely solely on the outside tempera-
ture display for accurate information as to whether there is ice on the road.
Note
■ In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.■
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is
not indicated in km/h on the display.
MemoryFig. 21
Multifunction display
Read and observe on page 29 first.
The multifunction display is equipped with two automatic memories. The se-
lected memory is shown in the Display » Fig. 21.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a 1 appears in the
display. A 2 shown in the display means that data relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2).
Switch memories using button
B
» Fig. 22 on page 30 on the windscreen
wiper stalk.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the
ignition is switched on until it is switched off. New data will also flow into the
calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2
hours after switching off the ignition. If the trip is interrupted for more than
2 hours , the memory is automatically erased.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total trip memory collates the data from any number of individual trips up
to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 1999 km or, for vehicles with a MAXI
DOT display, 99 hours and 59 minutes, or 9999 km. The memory is deleted
when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a pe-
riod of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory 1 and 2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.29Instruments and Indicator Lights

The speed limit set mode is stored even after the ignition is switched off and
on.
Service Interval Display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the segment display
32
Display in the MAXI DOT display
33
A message concerning the kilometres and days remaining until the next
service is due is shown for about 10 seconds after the ignition is switched on
until the end of the service interval is reached.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or
days until the service due date is reached.
Resetting the oil change service indicator in a specialist dealer's
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the screen displays,
the values of a new service interval is displayed, which are based on the previ-
ous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then further continuously matched according to the actual
operating conditions of the vehicle.
Note
■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle
battery is disconnected.■
If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must
be entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work will be
done by a specialist garage.
■
For more information on the service intervals, see the » Serviceplan , chap-
ter service schedules .
Prompt in the segment displayFig. 23
Example of a message
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the
 icon and the number
1 is displayed at the
position identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 23.
The  icon is shown together with the days and kilometres remaining to the
next service.
As soon as the service due date is reached, the flashing  icon and the mes-
sage OIL CHNG appears in the display for about 20 seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the
 icon and the number
2 are displayed at the posi-
tion identified with the arrow for approximately 10 seconds » Fig. 23.
The  icon is shown together with the days and kilometres remaining to the
next service.
As soon as the due date for the service is reached, the flashing  icon and the
INSPEC _ message appear in the display for about 20 seconds after the igni-
tion has been switched on.
Display the days and distance until the next service
You can press button
5
» Fig. 19 on page 26 repeatedly to display the remain-
ing distance and time to until the next service whenever the ignition is switch-
ed on.
The  icon appears together with the
 icon and the distance and time to the
next service appear in the display for about 10 seconds.
The distance and the days remaining until the next oil change service are dis-
played first; the distance and the days remaining until the next inspection are
displayed after the button
5
is pressed again. 
32Using the system

NoteThe kilometres remaining until the next service are displayed instead of the
odometer.
Display in the MAXI DOT display
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the message Oil change in ... km or .... days.
As soon as the service date has arrived, the message Oil change now! appears
after the ignition is switched on.
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the message Inspection in ... km or ... days.
As soon as the service interval date has arrived, the message Inspection now!
appears after the ignition is switched on.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
You can display the remaining distance and days until the next service in the
Settings menu whenever the ignition is switched on » page 34.
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
33
Settings
34
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
34
Auto Check Control
34
The MAXI DOT display provides you with information about the current operat-
ing state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data
(depending on the vehicle equipment) relating to the radio, mobile phone, mul-
ti-functional display, navigation system, the device connected to the MDI input
and the automatic gearbox » page 105.
Lighting up of certain symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
WARNINGConcentrate fully on your driving at all times. As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
Main menu
Fig. 24
Operating stalk: MAXI DOT dis-
play controls
Read and observe on page 33 first.
›
Press and hold rocker switch
A
» Fig. 24 to activate the MAIN MENU.
›
Individual menu items can be selected by pressing rocker switch
A
. When
the pushbutton
B
is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is
displayed.
Overview of the menu items in the main menu.
■ MFD (Multifunction display) » page 29
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone » page 92 ;
■ Vehicle status » page 34
■ Settings » page 34
The Audio and Navigation menu items are only displayed when the factory-fit-
ted radio or navigation system is switched on.
Note
■ Warning messages shown in the information display must be confirmed by
pressing button B briefly » Fig. 24 to call up the main menu.■
The menu always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if the
display is not currently active.
■
Using the factory-fitted radio or navigation system » Radio operating in-
structions or» Navigation system operating instructions .
33Instruments and Indicator Lights

SettingsRead and observe
on page 33 first.
You can change certain settings yourself through the MAXI DOT display. The
current menu item is shown in the top of the display under a line.
You can select the following menu options:
Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
MFD data
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between
summer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This
function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible
speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
The following is shown on the information display if this speed is exceeded: Winter tyres max. speed ... km/h.
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set
here.
Alt. speed dis.
Display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated here.
Service
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed
here.
Factory setting
The display can be restored to its factory settings here.
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the MAXI DOT dis-
play shows the vehicle with the corresponding door or boot/bonnet open.
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6 km/h.
Auto Check Control
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Vehicle condition
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Some error messages and other information are displayed in the MAXI DOT
display. The messages are displayed simultaneously with the icons in the MAXI
DOT display or with the warning lights in the instrument cluster » page 35.
The Vehicle status menu item is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT
display whenever at least one fault message is present. The first of the fault
messages is displayed after this menu item is selected. Several error messages
are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This indicates that the
first of a total of three error messages is being displayed.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indi-
cated again. After they are displayed for the first time, the symbols continue to
be indicated without any extra messages for the driver.
Warning symbols
Engine oil pressure too low» page 36Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox
are too hot» page 34Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor defective» page 36
 Clutches of the automatic DSG gearbox are too hot
If the  symbol appears in the MAXI DOT display, this indicates that the tem-
perature of the automatic DSG gearbox clutches is too high. 
1)
On models on which the speedometer indicates mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
34Using the system

 Brake systemRead and observe
on page 35 first.
The 
indicator light comes on if the brake fluid level in the braking system is
too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Brake fluid: Log book!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 145 .
Further information » page 102, Brakes .
WARNING■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 59.■
The following guidelines should be observed when opening the bonnet
and checking the brake fluid level » page 138, Engine compartment .
■
If the warning light 
is displayed simultaneously with warning light
 » page 38 , 
Antilock brake system (ABS) , 
do not continue your
journey! Seek help from a specialist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.
 Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The  indicator light comes on after the ignition is switched on as a reminder
for the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belt. The indicator light
only goes out once the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat
belt.
A steady warning signal sounds at vehicle speeds greater than 20 km/h and
the  flashes if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat
belts.
The warning signal is switched off and the  indicator light is permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
Further information » page 10.
 Generator
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
If the warning light lights up 
when the engine is running, the vehicle battery
is not being charged.
Seek help from a specialist garage. The electrical system requires checking.
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights system » page 59.
CAUTION
 Do not continue driving if the  warning light (coolant system fault) lights
up in addition to the  warning light while you are driving. Stop the engine -
there is a risk of engine damage.
 OPen door
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light 
comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot
lid is opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warn-
ing light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights system » page 59.
  Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 35 first.
The warning light  lights up red (low oil pressure)
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Oil pressure: Engine off! Log book! 
36Using the system