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

 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

›If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 46, the door opening lever
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking
48
Synchronization
49
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 53, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control
can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
The system must be initialised by a specialist garage if a lost key is replaced or
if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced. Only then can the remote
control key be used again.
Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switch-
ed on.■
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 or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 43.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote con-
trol key.
Unlocking/locking
Fig. 33
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
›
Press button
1
» Fig. 33 .
Locking the vehicle 
›
Press button
3
» Fig. 33 .
Deactivating the safe securing system
›
Press button
3
» Fig. 33 twice within 2 seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 45 .
Unlocking the boot lid 
›
Press button
2
» Fig. 33 . Further information » page 50.
Folding out the key bit
›
Press button
4
» Fig. 33 .
Folding in the key bit
›
Press the button
4
» Fig. 33 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button
1
» Fig. 33 and none of the
doors or the tailgate are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is au-
tomatically locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm sys-
tem is reactivated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked
unintentionally. 
48Using the system

In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and ex-
terior mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of
driver seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and
the vehicle is in your line of sight.■
A ŠKODA partner can also activate/deactivate the acoustic signals on vehi-
cles with an anti-theft alarm system.
Synchronization
If the vehicle does not unlock when the remote control is pressed, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are pressed several times outside the operating range of the equipment or
if the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Anti-theft alarm system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
49
Interior monitor and towing protection
50
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warn-
ing signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
Note■ The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.■Before leaving the car, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and
the electric sliding/tilting roof are properly closed to ensure the full functional-
ity of the anti-theft alarm system.■
Coding of the radio remote control and the receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Operation
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated when the vehicle is locked with the
radio remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds
after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the  button on the remote con-
trol. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not opened
within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 50;
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 50.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 125.
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the radio remote control
key or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.49Unlocking and locking

Power window force limiterRead and observe
and on page 51 first.
The electrical power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the risk
of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
The comfort controls of the windows provide the ability to open or close all the
windows at once.
Opening can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press the  symbol button on the remote control key and hold.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 37 on page 52 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press the  symbol button on the remote control key and hold.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Hold Button
A

» Fig. 37 on page 52 in the closing position.
The movement of the window is immediately stopped by releasing the key or
the respective button.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Electrical power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window was opened, the electrical power windows will not operate. The system must
be activated. Proceed as follows to re-establish the function.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door and close the window.
› Release the button.
› Pull the relevant button upwards again for another approximately 3 seconds
and hold.
Operation in winter
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the window
is closed. The window will stop and open again by several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 53.
Electric sliding/tilting roof

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
54
Comfort operation
54
Emergency operation
55
The sliding/tilting roof is operated with the rotary switch » Fig. 38 on
page 54 and only works when the ignition is switched on. The control dial
has several positions.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be opened, closed and tilted for approx. 10 mi-
nutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of the front
doors is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. 53Unlocking and locking

CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism and seal.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. This is why the rotary switch must be
set to position A
» Fig. 38 on page 54 and pressed forwards for about
10 seconds.
Operation
Fig. 38
Control dial for the power slid-
ing/tilting roof
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
Comfort position
›
Turn the switch to position
C
» Fig. 38 .
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
B
» Fig. 38 and hold it in this position (spring-
loaded position).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
D
» Fig. 38 .
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
A
» Fig. 38 .
Sun blind
The sun blind is operated manually.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/
tilting roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by pushing the
switch in position A
» Fig. 38 forwards until the sliding/tilting roof is com-
pletely closed » page 53, in section Introduction .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is much less.
Note
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the
wind noise is reduced.
Comfort operation
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
An open sliding/tilting roof can also be closed from the outside.
›
Press the  button on the remote control key and hold or hold the key in the
lock cylinder of the driver's door in the locked position » .
The closing operation stops immediately when you release the key or the lock
button.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.54Using the system

Interior lighting - version 1Fig. 45
Interior lighting – version 1
Positions of sliding switch
A
» Fig. 45 .
Switch on
Switch off (middle position)
Control by the door contact switch
The reading lights can be turned on or off by pressing switch
B
» Fig. 45 .
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch
A
» Fig. 45 is in the
 position),
the light will come on when one of the fol-
lowing occurs.
› The vehicle is unlocked.
› One of the doors is opened.
› The ignition key is removed.
If control of the lights by the door contact switch is enabled (switch
A
» Fig. 45
in the  position),
the light will go off when one of the following occurs.
› The vehicle is locked.
› The ignition is switched on.
› About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if switch
A
» Fig. 45 is in the
 position, the interior
light goes out after 10 minutes to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
Interior lighting - version 2Fig. 46
Interior lighting – version 2
Slide switch positions » Fig. 46 .
Switch on
Switch off
Control by the door contact switch (middle position)
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 60, Interi-
or lighting - version 1 .
Rear interior light
Fig. 47
Interior lights at the rear
Press the switch » Fig. 47 to turn the light on or off.
Illuminated storage compartment on the passenger side
›
When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
›
The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on
and goes out when the flap is closed.
60Using the system

Creating a connection with an already paired mobile phone
After switching on the ignition, the connection is automatically established for the already paired mobile phone 1)
. Check on your mobile phone if the automat-
ic connection has been established.
Disconnecting the connection
› By withdrawing the ignition key.
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting the user in the
Bluetooth - Users menu item in the MAXI
DOT display.
Solving connection problems
Check the operating status of the mobile phone if the system reports No
paired phone found .
› Is the mobile phone switched on?
› Is the PIN code entered?
› Is Bluetooth ®
active?
› Is the visibility of the mobile phone active?
› Has the mobile phone already been paired with the hands-free system?
Note
■
If a suitable adapter is available for your mobile phone, only use your mobile
phone in the adapter inserted in the telephone mount so that the radiation in
the vehicle drops to a minimum.■
Placing the mobile phone in the adapter inserted in the telephone mount en-
sures optimum sending and receiving power.
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the telephone battery a)Signal strengtha)a phone is connected to the hands-free system.SymbolMeaningThe hands-free system is visible to other devices.A multimedia unit is connected to the hands-free system.a)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
The following menu items can be selected from the Phone menu.
■ Phone book
■ Dial number 2)
■ Call lists
■ Voice mailbox
■ Bluetooth 2)
■ Settings 3)
■ Back
Phone book
The Phone book menu item lists the contacts downloaded from the telephone
memory and the mobile phone SIM card.
Dial number
Any telephone number can be entered in the Dial number menu item. The re-
quired numbers must be selected one after the other using adjustment wheel
and confirmed by pressing the adjustment wheel. You can select digits 0-9,
symbols ,
 , , #
and the Cancel, Call and Delete functions.
Call lists
The following menu items can be selected in the Call lists menu item.
■ Missed calls
■ Dialled numbers
■ Received calls
Voice mailbox
In the Voice mailbox menu item, you can set the number of the voice mailbox 2)
and then dial the number. 
1)
Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorisation for establishing a Bluetooth®
connection
is completed by inputting a code. If the authorisation input is required, it must always be performed
when re-establishing the Bluetooth connection.
2)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the naviga-
tion system menu; refer to the » Operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system .
3)
This function is not available in vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
96Using the system

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