heater SKODA FABIA 2015 3.G / NJ Owner's Manual

Operation
Cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
57
Door opening lever
53
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
68
Air outlet vents
98
Parking ticket holder
74
Operating lever:
▶ Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight
flasher
61
▶ Speed regulating system
119
▶Speed limiter
120
Steering wheel:
▶ With horn
▶ With driver’s front airbag
15
▶With buttons for the operation of the information system
39
▶With buttons for the Infotainment Control » Infotainment
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Instrument cluster
27
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wiper and wash system
66
▶Information system
39
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Storage compartment
75
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Air outlets in the central part of the dash panel
98
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted: ▶  Left seat heating
71
▶
 Rear window heater
65
▶
 Central locking system
52
▶
 Hazard warning light system button
63
▶



 Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
19
▶  Right seat heating
71
Interior rear-view mirror
6812345678910111213Memory card slot (in the front passenger storage compartment)
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Front passenger airbag15
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
80
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
19
Air outlet vents
98
Power window in the front passenger door
58
Door opening lever
53
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
▶  START STOP
104
▶
 Stability Control (ESC deactivation / activation of the ASR)
115
▶
 Parking aid
116
▶
 Tyre Press. Loss Indicator
126
Light switch
60
Bonnet release lever
151
Regulator for headlamp beam adjustment for the headlights
60
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
9
Ignition lock
101
Fuse box
181
Pedals
109
Cup holder:
76
▶
with ashtray
76
▶with multimedia support
78
Coin and credit card holder
75
Handbrake lever
107
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
108
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
109
Storage compartment
75
USB / AUX input » Infotainment Manual , chapter USB/AUX In-
puts 
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Opening/closing boot lid » Fig. 43
Unlocking the door
Open flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
CAUTION
On vehicles with a variable loading floor, this must not be affixed by means of
the hook on the frame of the boot lid when closing the boot lid » page 91 -
there is the risk of damage to the hook.
Automatic locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 55 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol key  on the key, then the door is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key 
on the key.
Window operations

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lefter
57
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
57
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
58
Force limitation
58
Malfunctions
59
The window can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
123Depending on equipment the windows can be operated electrically from the
following locations; the window in the front doors or all windows from the
driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the passenger door or
the rear doors.WARNINGThe windows should be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all eliminate the ice
» page 142 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the electri-
cal power windows. Otherwise, the window sealing and the electrical power
window mechanism could be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heater, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind
noise is more at certain speeds.56Operation

WARNINGPower windows in the driver's door and the rear doors are equipped with a
force limiter (only applies to the Variant 2 ) » page 58 . If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. The windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of
injury.■
If the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that for safety reasons the but-
tons in the rear doors are disabled with the button
E
» Fig. 45 .
CAUTION
■
Keep the windows clean to ensure the correct functionality of the electric
windows.■
In the winter, ice on the window may cause greater resistance as the win-
dow 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 58 .
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Note
The window lift mechanism is equipped with protection against overheater.
Repeated opening and closing of the window can cause this mechanism to
overheat. If this happens, it will not be possible to operate the window for a
short time. You will be able to operate the window again as soon as the over-
heater protection has cooled down.
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Fig. 46
Window winder button
Read and observe and on page 56 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press the button down and hold it until the window has moved into
the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the button and hold until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to stop immediately.
Force limitation
Only version 2 of the power windows is equipped with the power limiter (does
not apply to the passenger window).
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
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. 

58Operation

Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
65
Sun visors in the front
65
Sun screen of the panoramic roof
66WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Rear window heater
Fig. 54
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe on page 65 first.
The heater for quick defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating can be activated with the ignition on.
The heating is turned on after the engine has started.
Button for the heating in the centre console » Fig. 54
Activate/deactivate the heated rear window
When the heater is activated, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
If the engine is switched off when the heating is on and turned back on again
within 10 minutes, the heating is continued.
NoteIf the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 55
Fold down visor / flip up visor / make-up mirror and parking per-
mit holder
Read and observe
on page 65 first.
Operation and description of the sun shade » Fig. 55
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (depending on equipment)
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
WARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Note
A vanity mirror can be installed in either the driver's or the front passenger's
sun visor.12AB65Lights and visibility

Electrically-adjustable mirrors
The knob can be moved (depending on vehicle equipment) into the following
positions » Fig. 59 - 
.
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
The mirror heating only works when the engine is running.
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The whole exterior mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows.
To restore it to its original position, fold back from the side window until it au-
dibly clicks into place.WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces if the exterior mirror heater is
switched on - risk of burns.
Note
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.Seats and headrests
Seats and headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
69
Headrests - adjusting height
70
Headrests - removing and installing
70WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent.■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer crushing injuries as a re-
sult of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat other than ob-
jects intended for this purpose (e.g. child safety seat) – risk of accident.
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism for
the backrest angle.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 60
Control elements on the seat
Read and observe on page 69 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the respective operating element being pulled,
pressed or rotated in the direction of the arrow. 
69Seats and headrests

Seat features
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heater
71
Adjusting the armrest
71
Seat backrests
72
Rear seat
72
Front seat heater
Fig. 63
Buttons for front seat heater
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The heat output can be adjusted with the ignition on.
The heater is turned on after the engine has started.
Buttons for the seat heater » Fig. 63
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the  or
 button
» Fig. 63 .
Pressing once switches the seat heater on at its maximum level - Level 2.
Press repeatedly to reduce the intensity of the heater until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heater is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
WARNINGIf you have subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity, e.g. through medi-
cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we do not rec-
ommend you use the seat heating. Burns that are slow to heal may result.
If the seat heater is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your
journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate
your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions must be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on any of the seat heaters if seats are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the relevant seat heating if the seats have objects attached
to or placed on them, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
When there are additional protective covers or protective covers mounted on
each of the seats, do not turn the seat heating on.
Note
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to their highest intensity - level 2,
they are automatically switched down to level 1 after 10 minutes.■
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automati-
cally » page 159 , Automatic load deactivation .
Adjusting the armrest
Fig. 64
Raising the armrest
The armrest is adjustable in height.
Raise
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow into one of the five locking positions
» Fig. 64 . 
71Seats and headrests

When transporting cargo the instructions below must be followed
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in the centre of gravity. The speed and style of driving must be ad-
justed accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing, it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Items carried in the luggage compartment must be stowed in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward under sudden driving manoeuvres or
braking – risk of injury.
▶ Match the tyre pressure to the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
weighing 4.5 kg produces energy corresponding to 20 times its own weight.
This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc., as heavy objects are not sufficiently secured - there is a
risk of injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
WARNING (Continued)■ Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case
of an accident, and can injure the occupants or other road users.■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Fastening elements
Fig. 94
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 84 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fasteners » Fig. 94
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
The upper front lashing eye
C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes
A
is 350 kg.
CAUTION
The lashing eyes A cannot be used for attaching bags and nets when the var-
iable loading floor is in the upper position » page 891)
.ABC1)
Applies to vehicles with a variable loading floor.
84Operation

Set blower speed
Set the fan speed (the set fan speed is indicated by the corresponding
number of segments in the display)
▶ Rotate left: reduce speed until you switch off the Climatronic
▶ Rotate right: increase speed
Interior temperature sensor Switching the intensive windshield defroster on/off - when this function
is switched on, the warning light illuminates in the button
Switching automatic mode on
Switching the airflow to the windows on and off
Switching the airflow to the upper body on and off
Switching the airflow to the footwell on and off
Switch recirculation on/off » page 97
Switch the cooling system on/off
After the cooling system is switched off, only the ventilation function remains active, whereby the lowest temperature that can be reached is the outside
temperature.
Set the temperature
The temperature can be set between +16 °C and +29 °C. The temperature is
regulated automatically within this range.
If  illuminates in the display, then the Climatronic works with
maximum cool-
ing (temperature setting below +16 °C).
If  illuminates in the display, then the Climatronic works with
maximum heat-
ing (temperature setting above +29 °C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press buttons and
 simultaneously and hold for about 2 seconds.
The desired temperature unit (item 3
» Fig. 118 ) appears on the display.
WARNING■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 118 as this could impair
the functioning of the Climatronic.91011Note■ As soon as the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the
 button once the windscreen has demisted.■
During operation of the Climatronic, under certain circumstances an increase
in engine idle speed can occur in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
To switch on press the
 button. The display shows
 (pos.
4

» Fig. 118
on page 96 ).
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution
buttons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the in-
terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
Heater
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The blower is switched on.
The airflow adjuster is in position . 
97Heating and ventilation

CAUTION■For Alcantara ®
seat covers, do not use any solvents, floor wax, shoe cream,
stain remover, leather cleaners or similar agents.■
Avoid leaving the vehicle in bright sunlight for long periods of time in order
to stop the artificial leather, materials or Alcantara ®
from bleaching. During ex-
tended periods of standing outdoors, protect artificial leather, fabrics or Alcan-
tara ®
by covering.
■
Some clothing materials, such as dark denim, do not have sufficient colour
fastness. This can cause damage or clearly visible discolouration to seat covers
even when treated correctly. This is particularly true for light-coloured uphols-
tery. This is not a defect in the seat cover, but poor colour fastness of the
clothing textiles.
Seat covers
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers.
»
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning agents particularly formu-
lated for them.
Compressed areas created on the fabrics by everyday use can be removed by
brushing against the nap with a lightly moistened brush.
Always treat all parts of the upholstery so that no visible boundaries are cre-
ated. Then leave the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly vacuum dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■
Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.
■
Do not sit on wet seats - there is a risk of stretching the upholstery.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 144 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with a mild, soapy solution.
Remove dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (such as acids etc.).
■
Inertia reel belts must be completely dried before being rolled up.
146General Maintenance

WARNING■When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive
gas mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling
over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is
on.■
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with metal ob-
jects - cables) creates a short circuit - risk of damage to the battery, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
■
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the en-
gine, the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative
terminal 
.
■
“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
■
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be “rapidly charged” by a
specialist garage.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system or additional heating (auxiliary heat-
ing), the pole terminal of the charger must not be connected directly to the
negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only to the engine earth
» page 174 .
Replacing
Read and observe
and on page 157 first.
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and thesame size as the original battery. Suitable vehicle battery types can be pur-
chased from a specialist garage.
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
Disconnecting or reconnecting
Read and observe
and on page 157 first.
Disconnecting
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
First, disconnect the negative terminal 
first, then the positive 
terminal
of the battery.
Connecting›First, connect the positive  first, then the negative  battery terminal.
After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.Function / deviceOperating measureElectric windows» page 59Time settings» page 31
CAUTION
■ Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a
risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.■
Under no circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly –
risk of a cable fire.
Note
■ After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, we recommend
having the vehicle checked by a specialist to ensure that the full functionality
of all electrical systems is guaranteed.■
The data of the multi-function display will be reset.
Automatic load deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 157 first.
The vehicle voltage system automatically prevents the battery from discharg-ing when the battery is put under high levels of strain. This may be noticed
from the following.
▶ The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
▶ Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or shut off completely if necessary.
CAUTION
■ Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the
vehicle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on
a long time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned
on during longer parking.■
Consumers which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery
to discharge when the ignition is switched off. 
159Inspecting and replenishing