steering wheel adjustment SKODA FABIA 2014 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual

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

Parking and low beam lightsFig. 40
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Light switch positions » Fig. 40 .
Switch on the parking light or parking lights on both sides » page 59
Switch on low beam
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on the front fog lamp » page 58
Switching on the rear fog light » page 58
Note
■
An audible warning signal will sound if the light switch is in the  or  posi-
tion, the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened. The audible
warning signal is switched off by means of the door contact when the driver's
door is closed (ignition off), however, the side lights remain on to illuminate
the parked vehicle if necessary.■
Always turn the light switch to the 0 position if you are leaving the vehicle
and don't want to use the parking light.
Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 41
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 41 from position 
to 
gradually adjusts the
headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following
car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot empty.
All seats occupied, boot loaded.
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Switching on the daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 » Fig. 40 on page 56 .
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function
›
Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the
fuse with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running
lights » page 168 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 57 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it downwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk. 

56Using the system

Fog lightsFig. 43
Dash panel: Light switch
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 to position
 or
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 35.
Foglights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the ve-
hicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
› The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to the
right or left 1)
.
› The engine is running.
› The vehicle is stopped or is travelling at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
› The low beam is switched on.
› The daytime running lights are not switched on.
› The fog lights are not switched on.
› Reverse gear is not engaged.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Switching on/off
›
First turn the light switch » Fig. 43 on page 58 to position 
or 
.
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 58, the rear fog light is switch-
ed on by turning the light switch to the position 
or 
and is pulled out di-
rectly to the position
2
. This switch can only be pulled into one position.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 35.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted
towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is
driven with a trailer.
Tourist lights
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the
mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deacti-
vated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the  position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
›
Switch on the ignition.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
›
Turn the light switch to the  position
» page 56 , Parking and low beam
lights . 
1)
If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the left and the
right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
58Using the system

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

Before you decide to have damaged body parts replaced, however, you should
first contact your specialist garage to determine whether or not such parts can
also be repaired. Repairs to body parts are usually cheaper.
ŠKODA Original Accessories
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
You should note the following if you wish to fit accessories to your vehicle:
We recommend that you use ŠKODA Genuine Accessories in your vehicle.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. offers a warranty on the reliability, safety and suitability for
your particular vehicle of these accessories. Although we constantly monitor
the market, we are not able to assess or offer a warranty on other products
even though in some instances such products may have a type approval or
may have been approved by a nationally recognised approval authority.
All accessory products go through a fastidious process of technical develop-
ment (technical tests) and quality inspection (customer tests), and only if all
tests are positive does the product become a ŠKODA Genuine Accessory.
Our ŠKODA Genuine Accessories service also provides expert advice and pro-
fessional fitting if requested by the customer.
ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects in ŠKODA Genuine Parts for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with materials de-
fect liability legislation, unless otherwise agreed in the purchase contract or in
any other agreements. You should keep the confirmed warranty certificate and
the receipt for these accessories for this period, so that the commencement of
the warranty term may be verified.
In addition, ŠKODA Service Partners also stock a range of suitable car care
products as well as those parts which are subject to natural wear and tear,
such as tyres, batteries, bulbs and wiper blades.
Note
The accessories authorized by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be offered by the ŠKODA
Partners in all countries where ŠKODA AUTO a.s. has a sales and service net- work. This will usually be in the form of a printed catalogue of Original ŠKODA
Accessories, in the form of separate printed brochures or in the form of offers
for ŠKODA Genuine Accessories on the ŠKODA Partner's website.Spoiler
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
The following instructions shall be observed if your new vehicle is equippedwith a spoiler fitted to the front bumper in combination with the spoiler on the
tailgate.
› For safety reasons the vehicle must only ever be equipped with a spoiler on
the front bumper in combination with the associated spoiler on the tailgate.
› A spoiler cannot be fitted alone on the front bumper nor in combination with-
out a spoiler on the tailgate or in combination with an inappropriate spoiler
on the tailgate.
› We recommend that you consult a ŠKODA Service Partner for any repairs, re-
placement, fitting or removal of spoilers.
WARNINGWork not properly performed on the spoilers on your vehicle can result in
faults - there is a risk of an accident and serious injury.
Airbags
Read and observe
on page 126 first.
The system components for the airbag system may be found in the front
bumper, doors, front seats, the roof lining or in the bodywork.
WARNINGAny 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.■
Adjustments, repairs and modifications which have been carried out un-
professionally can cause damage, operational faults, and can also seriously
impair the effectiveness of airbag system – there is the risk of an accident
and fatal injury.
■
The airbag system must be replaced if an airbag has been deployed. Air-
bag modules cannot be repaired. 
127Car care

Fuse assignment in the dash panelNo.Power consumer1S-contact2START-STOP, air-conditioning system3Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustment4Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP5Petrol engine: Speed regulating system6Reversing light (manual gearbox)7Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox8Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch9Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning
system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan,
washing nozzles10Windscreen Wiper and Washer System11Mirror adjustment12Control unit for trailer detection13Control unit for automatic gearbox14Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function15PDA navigation system16Electro-hydraulic power steering17Light switch power supply18Mirror heater19S-contact20Alarm21Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER
22
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning
system, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering an-
gle sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering
wheel23Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,
side lights24Central control unit25Seat heaters26Rear window wiperNo.Power consumer27Telephone preinstallation28Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap29Injection, coolant pump30Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay31Lambda probe32High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve33Engine control unit34Engine control unit, vacuum pump35Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP36Main beam37Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP38Fog lights39Air blower for heating40-41Not assigned42Rear window heater43Horn44Windscreen wipers45Central control unit for convenience system46Engine control unit, fuel pump47Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment48ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter ESP49Turn signal lights, brake lights50START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio51Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side52Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side53Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof54START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm55Control unit for automatic gearbox56Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side57Left low beam, headlight range adjustment58Low beam on the right169Fuses and light bulbs

Index
A
Abroad Driving abroad
113
Unleaded petrol113
ABS115
warning light38
Accessories126
Adjusting Belt height
13
Exterior mirrors64
Head restraints68
Steering wheel8
Adjusting the seats7
Adjustment Headlight beam
56
Seats65
Adjustments and technical changes Spoiler
127
Adjustments and technical modifications Airbags
127
Aerial129
See windows131
Airbag14
Adjustments and impairment of the airbag sys- tem
127
Deactivating18
Deployment14
Front airbag15
Head airbag17
Side airbag16
Switching off the front passenger airbag18
Airbag system14
Air conditioning Operation
88
Air conditioning system Air outlets85
Climatronic90
Manual air conditioning system87
Air outlets85
Alarm49
Anti-theft alarm system49
Operation49
Trailer125
Antilock Braking System115
Armrest83
Ashtray78
ASR115
warning light38
Assist systems ABS
38, 115
ASR38, 115
Cruise control system117
EDS and XDS115
ESC38, 114
Parking aid116
START-STOP118
Auto Check Control34
Automatic gearbox Selector lever-emergency unlocking
108
Starting-off and driving107
Tiptronic106
Automatic load deactivation149
Automatic transmission105
Kickdown107
Malfunction107
Selector lever lock106
Using the selector lever105
AUX99
Avoiding damage to the vehicle Driving through water
112
Avoiding damage to your vehicle112
B
Back-up wheel
155
Ball head Check fitting
122
Fitting122
Ready position121
Removing123
Belts10
Belt tensioners13
Bicycle carrier75
Bonnet Closing
139
Opening139
Boot Cover
70
Emergency unlocking51
Fastening elements69
Fixing nets70
Folding hooks70
see Boot lid50
Unlocking the boot lid51
Boot lid50
automatic locking51
Brake assist114
Brake booster103
Brake fluid145
Changing145
Checking145
Display messages36
Brakes Brake booster
103
Brake fluid145
Handbrake104
Indicator light36
Running in109
Braking Information for braking
103
Breakdown kit163
185Index

SeatAdjusting65
Seat belt warning light
36
Seat belts10
Belt tensioners13
Cleaning134
fastening and unfastening12
Height adjustment13
Seatbelts Inertia reels
13
Seat belts The physical principle of a frontal collision
11
Seats folding forward
66
Head restraints68
Heating66
Removing the seats67
Seats and storage65
see Automatic gearbox Manual gear shifting on the multifunction steering wheel
106
Selector lever see Using the selector lever
105
Service display32
Service intervals126
Setting Heating
87
Manual air conditioning system89
Manually dimmed rear-view mirror64
Setting the clock Clock
28
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
109
Side airbag16
Sliding/tilting roof53
Comfort operation54
Emergency operation55
Opening and raising54
Operation54
Sliding/tilting sunroof Closing54
Snow chains157
Spare wheel155
Speedometer27
Speed symbol see Wheels
152
Spoiler127
Stalk Main beam
57
Turn signals57
START-STOP118
Operating conditions for the system118
operation119
system-related automatic start-up119
START-STOPP Manually deactivating/activating the system
119
Starting and stopping the engine101
Starting engine Jump-starting
164
Starting the engine102
Jump-starting165
START STOP Information messages
119
Jump-starting166
Steering wheel8
Storage80
Storage Compartment Lighting
60
Storage compartments80
Sun visors61
Switching lights on and off56
Switching off the engine102
Synthetic leather134
T
Tailgate
50
Taking care of the vehicle Natural leather133
Seat belts134
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
129
Chrome parts130
Cleaning the wheels132
Door lock cylinders131
Headlight lenses131
High-pressure cleaner129
Plastic parts130
Washing by hand128
Wash system129
Technical data176
Telephone92
Tiptronic106
Tire Explanation of the labelling
152
see wheels152
Tire size152
see wheels152
Tools159
TOP TETHER23
Tourist lights58
Towing166
Towing a trailer120
Towing device Description
121
Drawbar load120
Use and care123
Towing eye Front
167
Rear167
Towing protection50
Traction Control System (ASR)115
Trailer120, 124
Loading124
Towing a trailer124
190Index