phone 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
1563Table of Contents

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. 

6Safety

WARNINGInformation on correct seating position■For the driver and front passenger, it is important to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dashboard A
» Fig. 9 . Not
keeping to this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not
be able to properly protect you – risk of death. The front seats and the
head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body
size of the occupant.
■
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to
injuries if the sitting position or seated position is not correct.
■
There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.
WARNINGFront airbag and transporting children■Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a
proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!■
It is essential to switch off the front passenger airbag if you are using a
child seat on the front passenger seat in which the child is carried with its
back facing the direction of travel » page 17, Deactivating airbags . If this
is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal injuries
if the front passenger airbag is deployed. When transporting a child on the
front passenger seat, pay attention to any relevant national regulations re-
garding the use of child safety seats.
WARNINGGeneral information■The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash pan-
el on the passenger side must not have stickers attached, be covered or
modified in any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a cloth
that is dry or has been moistened with water. No objects such as cup hold-
ers, mobile phone mounts, etc. must be attached to the covers of the air-
bag modules or be located within their immediate vicinity.■
Never place objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag module
in the dash panel.
Side airbagsFig. 10
Location of the side airbag in the driver's seat/gas-filled side air-
bag
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbag system provides addition-
al protection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of passengers in
the vehicle.
The side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the
front seats » Fig. 10 –
.
The head airbag and belt tensioner on the relevant side are also automatically
deployed when the side airbags » Fig. 10 -
 are deployed.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated
airbag and the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach and pel-
vis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
WARNINGInformation on correct seating position■Your head should never be positioned in the deployment area of the side
airbag. You might suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident. This ap-
plies in particular to children who are transported without using a suitable
child safety seat » page 21, Child safety and side airbag .■
There must not be any further persons, animals or objects positioned be-
tween the occupants and the deployment area of the airbag. No accesso-
ries, such as cup holders, should be attached to the doors.
■
If children adopt an incorrect seated position when travelling, they may
be exposed to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. This
can result in serious injuries » page 19, Child seat . 
16Safety

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

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

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

›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

The blower speed set is indicated by displaying the corresponding number of
segments in icon 9 » Fig. 97 on page 90 in the display.WARNING■
“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an ac-
cident increases.■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
■
Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreen
Switching on
›
Press the  button
» Fig. 97 on page 90 .
Switching off
›
Press the  button
» Fig. 97 on page 90 again or press the
 button.
More air flows out of the air outlet vents 1 and 2 » Fig. 94 on page 85 . The
temperature control is controlled automatically.
Communication and multimedia
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
92
Introductory information
93
Phone Phonebook
93
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
94
Inserting the mobile phone and adapter
94
Managing telephone calls with the help of the adapter
95
Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
95
Symbols in the MAXI DOT display
96
Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
96
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems
with a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission
power of up to 10 watts.
Please consult a ŠKODA Partner for information about the possibility of instal- ling and operating mobile phones and two-way radio systems with a transmis-
sion power of more than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the
functionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The possible reasons for this are.
› no external aerial.
› external aerial incorrectly installed.
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
WARNING■
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in a way that you are in full control of your vehicle in
every traffic situation – there is the risk of accidents! 
92Using the system

WARNING (Continued)■The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be
observed.■
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle with-
out an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incor-
rectly, this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the
vehicle.
■
Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed
on airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags.
■
Never leave a mobile phone on a seat, on the dash panel or in another
area, from which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an
accident or a collision - risk of injury.
■
The Bluetooth ®
function must be switched off by a specialist workshop
before the vehicle is transported by air.
Note
■ We recommend that mobile phones and two-way radio systems be installed
in the a vehicle by a specialist workshop.■
Not all mobile phones that enable Bluetooth ®
communication are compatible
with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM II. You can ask a ŠKODA Part-
ner whether your telephone is compatible with the GSM II universal telephone
fitting.
■
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is restric-
ted to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obsta-
cles between the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your
mobile phone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to difficulties
when establishing a connection with the hands-free-system or transferring
data.
Introductory information
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II (hands-free system) includes a
convenience mode for the mobile phone via voice control, the multifunction
steering wheel, the adapter, radio or the navigation system.
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II comprises the following func-
tions.
› Phone Phonebook
» page 93.
› Convenience operation of the telephone via the multifunction steering
wheel » page 94 .
›Managing telephone calls via the adapter
» page 95.
› Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
» page 96.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 97.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
» page 98.
All communication between a mobile phone and your vehicle's hands-free sys-
tem is established with the help of Bluetooth ®
technology. The adapter serves
only for charging the telephone and for transmitting the signal to the vehicle's
external aerial.
Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 92, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems .
Phone Phonebook
A phone phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phonebook
can be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the
phone book from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control
unit.
Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-
free system, an update of the relevant phone book is performed. The updating
can take a few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored af-
ter the last update was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone num-
bers are only shown after the updating has ended.
The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the tele-
phone event has ended, the updating starts anew.
The internal phonebook provides 2 500 free memory locations. Each contact can contain up to 4 numbers.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2 500, the phone book is not com-
plete.
93Communication and multimedia

Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheelFig. 98
Multifunction steering wheel:
Mobile phone operation
There are buttons in the steering wheel for easy operation of the basic func- tions of the phone » Fig. 98 so that the driver is distracted from the traffic as
little as possible when using the phone.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal tele-
phone preinstallation (hands-free system) at the factory.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons and the symbols 
and 
on
the multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.Button/ wheel
» Fig. 98ActionOperation
1Press brieflyAccept call, terminate call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, list of selected numbers1Press button for a long period of timeReject call, last number dialled a)
, switch voice control on/off b)2Press brieflySwitch on/off voice control2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume2Turn downwardsDecrease volumea)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
b)
Valid for vehicles without the Amundsen+ navigation system.
Inserting the mobile phone and adapterFig. 99
Universal telephone preinstalla-
tion
Only one telephone mount is factory-fitted. An adapter for the mobile phone
can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Fitting›First push adapter A in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 99 into the mount
as far as the stop. Then press the adapter slightly downwards, until it locks
securely into position.›
Insert the mobile phone into the adapter
A
(as specified in the instructions
from the manufacturer of the adapter).
Removing
›
Press the side locks on the mount » Fig. 99 at the same time and remove the
adapter with the mobile phone. 
94Using the system