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

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobilizer
101
Ignition lock
102
Starting the engine
102
Switching off the engine
102
The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING■ When the vehicle is travelling with the engine off, the ignition key must
always be in position 2 » Fig. 102 on page 102 (ignition switched on). This
position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case,
it could result in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – there is the
risk of an accident.■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steer-
ing wheel could lock – there is the risk of an accident.
■
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 a danger of injury and accidents!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is an
accident, damage or theft risk!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle has come to a halt – there
is the risk of an accident.
WARNING■ Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The en-
gine's exhaust gases also contain the odourless and colourless carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas – risk of death. ■ Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.CAUTION■The starter must only be operated when the engine is not running and the
vehicle is at a standstill. The starter or engine can be damaged if the starter is
activated when the engine is running 3
» Fig. 102 on page 102 .
■
If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, the fuse for the fuel
pump may have a fault. Check the fuse and replace, if necessary » page 168 or
seek assistance from a specialist garage.
■
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
■
Do not tow start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and the
catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-
start aid » page 164 , Jump-starting .
CAUTION
■
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and high engine loads until the engine
has yet reached its operating temperature – there is a risk of damaging the en-
gine.■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are
lower.
Note
The radiator fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 mi-
nutes after the ignition has been switched off.
Electronic immobilizer
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deac-
tivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used. 
101Starting-off and Driving

The MAXI DOT display shows the following:Immobilizer active.
Ignition lock
Fig. 102
Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
Read and observe and on page 101 first.
Petrol engines » Fig. 102
Ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Diesel engines » Fig. 102
Fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine switched off, the
steering can be locked.
Heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
Starting engine
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel
until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot be turned or can only be turned
with difficulty to position
2
» Fig. 102 , move the steering wheel back and
forth and the steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.123123Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light 
lights up after the ignition has been switched on. Start
the engine once the 
warning light has gone out.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
Move the gearshift lever into neutral or move the selector lever into position
P or N.
›
Switch on the ignition
2
» Fig. 102 on page 102 .
›
Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.
›
Turn the key to position
3
to the stop and release immediately the engine
has started – do not depress the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key to position
1
» Fig. 102 on
page 102 .
Brakes

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information for braking
103
Handbrake
104

102Driving

De-icing rear window61
Deactivating airbags18
Decorative films131
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid
51
Diesel refer to Fuel
137
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
137
Diesel particulate filter39
display messages39
Digital clock28
Dipstick142
Display Service interval
32
Distance driven28
Door Child safety lock
44
Closing44
Indicator light for an open door36
Opening44
Doors Emergency locking
45
driving emissions
177
fuel consumption177
Driving Abroad
113
Driving through water on streets112
Maximum speed179
Driving economically Economical gear changing
109
Driving through water112
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driv- ing
109
Economical driving Anticipation in driving109
Ballast111
Driving at full throttle110
Idling110
Regular maintenance111
Saving energy111
Short distances110
Tyre pressure110
EDS115
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door
51, 52
Button in the rear door52
Central locking system53
Electric power windows Operational faults
53
Electric sliding/tilting roof53
Electronic Differential Lock115
Electronic immobilizer101
Emergency Changing a wheel
159
Hazard warning light system59
Jump-starting164, 165
locking of the doors45
Selector lever-unlocking108
Sliding/tilting roof55
Towing the vehicle166
Towing the vehicle using the tow hitch167
Tyre repair162
Unlocking the boot lid51
Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher
158
First aid kit158
Jack159
Vehicle tool kit159
Warning triangle158
Emissions177
Engine Running in
108
Starting and stopping the engine101
Starting the engine102
Switching off the engine102
Engine compartment138
Brake fluid145
Coolant144
Overview140
Vehicle battery145
Engine number176
Engine oil141
Capacity141
Changing143
Checking142
Replenishing143
Specifications141
Warning light36
Engine revolutions counter27
Environment109
Environmental compatibility111
Environmentally friendly driving109
ESC Function
114
warning light38
F
Films
131
Fire extinguisher158
First aid kit158
Flashers57
Fog lights58
Footmats104
see Footmats104
Front airbag15
Front seats65
Fuel135
Diesel137
Fuel gauge27
gauge27
refer to Fuel135
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Refuelling136
Unleaded petrol136
fuel consumption177
Fuel consumption109
Fuses Assignment
168
Changing168
Colour coding168
G
Gear Recommended gear
28
Gearbox Display messages
34
Gear changing Gear stick
104
General view Cockpit
25
Glow plug system Warning light
39
GSM92
H
Handbrake
104
Hazard warning light system59
Head airbag17
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
63
Headlights171
Driving abroad113
Headlight cleaning system63
Head restraint68
Storing in the seat squabs68
Heating Deicing the windows
87
Exterior mirrors64
Operating86
Operation86
Rear window61
Recirculated air mode87
Seats66
Heating and air conditioning84
Hill hold control114
Horn25
I
Ignition
102
Ignition lock102
Immobilizer101
Individual settings locking
46
unlocking46
Inertia reel13
Instrument cluster26
Overview26
see instrument cluster26
Interior monitor50
ISOFIX22
J
Jack
159
Maintenance132
Jacking points Raise vehicle
161
Jump-starting164, 165
L
Light Beam adjustment
56
Cockpit59
Headlight flash57
Lights55
Cockpit60
Daylight running56
Fog lights58
Foglights with the CORNER function58
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
57
Hazard warning light system59
Low beam lights56
Main beam lights57
Parking lights56, 59
Rear fog light58
Replacing bulbs170
Switching on and off56
Tourist lights58
Turn signals57
warning lights35
Lock Central locking system
47
Locking Emergency locking
45
Remote control48
without central locking45
Locking and unlocking from the inside47
Low beam lights56
Luggage compartment Class N1 vehicles
69
Lighting61
Retractable luggage compartment cover (Fabia Estate)
71
Variable loading floor72
M
Main beam
57
Maintenance111
Decorative films131
Manual air conditioning Recirculated air mode
89
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
104
MAXI DOT Main menu
33
see MAXI DOT display33
Settings34
MAXI DOT display33
maximum allowable weights
176
188Index