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Your Owner’s Manual Digital version available on the Internet http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals OWNER´S MANUAL ŠKODA FABIA Tutorial videos After reading in the following reference or the QR code, the website with the vehicle offer is displayed. By selecting the desired vehicle, the website with video instructions for selected vehicle functions is dis- played.
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Documentation of vehicle delivery Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Date of vehicle delivery ________ / ________ / ________________ ŠKODA Partner Stamp and signature of the vendor I confirm that I have taken delivery of the vehicle in good condition, have received information on how to operate it correctly, and have had the terms of the warranty explained to me.
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Vehicle owner Vehicle owner 1. Vehicle owner 2. Vehicle owner This vehicle with the official registration number This vehicle with the official registration number __________________________________________ __________________________________________ belongs to (Title, Name / Company) belongs to (Title, Name / Company) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Address:...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats, steering wheel and mirror Front seat - with manual operation Vehicle owner Rear seats Park position of rear seat belts About the Owner's Manual Headrests Front armrest About the Owner's Manual Steering wheel Interior rear-view mirror Tutorial videos Wing mirror...
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Table of Contents System Engine electronics Screen Particle filter Infotainment keyboard Exhaust control system Voice control Fuel filler flap Radio Petrol Media 122 12 volt vehicle battery and fuses Images 12 volt vehicle battery Media Command Using the jump-starting cable Mobile device management Fuses Telephone...
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Table of Contents 143 Roof rack and hitch Roof rack Removable tow coupling 147 Maintaining and cleaning Service events Service work, adjustments and technical changes Interior Exterior Ice scraper 151 Technical data and specifications Requirements for the technical data Vehicle identification data Maximum permissible weights Operating weight Vehicle dimensions...
▶ ▶ In the mobile application MyŠKODA In the mobile application MyŠKODA ▶ ▶ http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals Tutorial videos Tutorial videos After reading in the following reference or the QR After reading in the following reference or the QR code, the website with the vehicle offer is displayed.
Service Partner, or an independent workshop. displayed. “ŠKODA Service Partner” - A workshop that has been contractually authorised by ŠKODA AUTO http://go.skoda.eu/video-manuals or its distribution partner to perform service work on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts. “ŠKODA Partner”...
Vehicle overviews › Front vehicle area Vehicle overviews Front vehicle area Under the windscreen (depending on the vehicle equipment): Camera for assist systems ▶ Light sensor for automatic driving light circuit » page 36 ▶ Rain sensor for automatic wiping »...
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Vehicle overviews › Front vehicle area Exterior mirror - operation » page 30 Under the side doors (depending on the vehicle equipment): Electrical power windows » page 25 ▶ Mechanical window lever » page 24 ▶ Functionality of the sensors and cameras ›...
Vehicle overviews › Rear vehicle area Rear vehicle area Rear window - heating » page 47 Rear window wiper and washer - Operation » page 43 Boot lid handle (depending on the vehicle equipment). Flap operation » page 26 ▶ Camera for assist systems ▶...
10 Vehicle overviews › Driver's seat Driver's seat Centre console and passenger seat Indicator light for “Blind Spot” Assist Sys- Buttons and indicator lights (depending on the » page 114 vehicle equipment): Buttons: Door opening lever » page 24 Left seat heating »...
Vehicle overviews › Engine compartment Engine compartment Warning lights Functionality The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or faults. The illumination of some of the indicator lights may be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in the instrument cluster display. Additional indicator lights The additional indicator light will also light up in the display along with some of the indicator lights:...
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12 Warning lights › Warning lights overview Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Rear fog light switched Front fog lights switched » page » page ABS faulty » page 109. The selector lever is locked » page 103. Tyre pressure control system faul- ACC controls the driving »...
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Warning lights › Warning lights overview Symbol Meaning Engine was not automatically switched off via START- STOP » page 102. Speed limiter faulty » page 111. Speed limiter activated » page 110. Speed limiter disturbed » page 111. ACC not available »...
14 Correct and safe › Introductory notes for correct use Correct and safe Regular checks What should be taken into account before driving? Introductory notes for correct use A vehicle with technical defects can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Read this Owner's Manual carefully, as proceeding ▶...
Correct and safe › Engine compartment If you suspect damaged sensors or cameras, seek When handling the 12-volt vehicle battery, eye and ▶ ▶ the help of a specialist company. skin protection must be worn. Do not tilt the 12-volt vehicle battery, as it may ▶...
16 Correct and safe › Sitting safely Sitting safely The lap belt part must be placed in front of the pel- ▶ vis and fit tightly. For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the In pregnant women, the lap belt part must be as ▶...
Correct and safe › Transporting objects safely A child that has been incorrectly secured in the Place heavy objects in the luggage compartment ▶ wrong sitting position - endangered by the side as far forward as possible. airbag The child should not be Safe driving in the deployment area of the side airbag.
18 Correct and safe › Stop the vehicle safely! › Towing a trailer Turn off the engine. › The vehicle’s handling characteristics change with a For vehicles with manual transmission, engage trailer. The assistance systems may behave different- 1st gear or reverse gear. ›...
Correct and safe › After an accident After an accident Once the connection has been established, commu- nication with the emergency call centre takes place What to do after an accident via the loudspeaker and microphone installed in the Where possible, please observe the following in- vehicle.
20 Keys, locks and alarm system › › Keys, locks and alarm system Fold out the key bit. › Release the battery cover with your thumbnail or by insert- Key Overview ing a flat-head screw- driver at the marked Locking the vehicle points.
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Keys, locks and alarm system › Central locking In the display of the instrument cluster after the igni- All doors tion is switched off, a message regarding the SAFE Unlocking of all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler function is displayed.
22 Keys, locks and alarm system › Keyless locking (KESSY) Mechanically unlocking and locking the door Operation Unlocking and locking the door with the lock cylin- Keep the key with you when unlocking and locking. The sensors on the handle are intended to be operat- Remove the cover ed with bare hands, e.g.
Keys, locks and alarm system › Alarm system Troubleshooting A trailer is integrated into the alarm system under the following conditions: The vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked using ✓ The vehicle is factory-fitted with a towing device. the sensors on the handle ✓...
24 Doors, windows and boot lid › Doors Doors, windows and boot lid Window - with manual operation Operation Doors When the windows are open, irritating noises Opening/closing the door may occur at certain speeds. Opening from the outside › Turn the crank in the ›...
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Doors, windows and boot lid › Window - with electrical operation Overview of the operating buttons on the Close all of the windows at the same time › Press and hold the button on the key. driver's door › Turn off the ignition, open the driver's door, and pull upwards on the driver's window button until it stops.
26 Doors, windows and boot lid › Sunblind - with manual operation Sunblind - with manual operation vated again after the vehicle has stopped and a door is opened. Operation Closing › Pull the handle in the › Grasp the fixture appropriate direction.
Seats, steering wheel and mirror › Front seat - with manual operation Seats, steering wheel and mirror Folding back up › Pull the outer seat belt Front seat - with manual operation to the side trim. › Fold the seat backrest Controls on the seat back up.
28 Seats, steering wheel and mirror › Park position of rear seat belts › Attach the seat to the Removing and inserting the rear headrests ISOFIX system retain- Removing ing eyelets so that the › eyelets snap into the Partially fold the re- recesses in the plastic spective seat back for- caps.
Seats, steering wheel and mirror › Interior rear-view mirror › Stop the vehicle. Operate instrument cluster display » page 49 › Seek the help of a specialist garage. Operate instrument cluster display » page 49 After switching off the ignition, it is then no longer possible to switch on the ignition, to lock the steer- Setting the steering wheel position ing and to switch on the electrical components.
30 Seats, steering wheel and mirror › Wing mirror Wing mirror Restraint systems and airbags Operation Seat belts Positions of the rotary knob Functionality Adjust the left-hand Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer very exterior mirror good protection in the event of an accident. They re- Switch off operation duce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of Adjust the right-...
Restraint systems and airbags › Child seat Operation Troubleshooting Fastening the seat belt Blocked belt retractor › › Grasp the buckle latch Grasp the strap in the and slowly pull the belt middle and pull quickly. › over the chest and pel- Hold the strap and let vis towards the buckle.
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32 Restraint systems and airbags › Child seat Using a child seat on the front passenger seat ported with its back facing the direction of trav- » page When using a child seat on the passenger seat, any If possible, adjust the front passenger seat back- ▶...
Restraint systems and airbags › Fasteners for child seats Fasteners for child seats Use of child seats Overview of usability of child seats according to standard ECE-R 16. Child seats with the ISOFIX system Front passenger’s seat Rear seats Size category of Group With activated With deactiva-...
34 Restraint systems and airbags › Airbags X The seat is not suitable for children in this weight group. Overview located on the outer rear seats , as well as on the middle rear seat when necessary. ISOFIX WARNING On the retaining eyelets that are used to install the Airbags ▶...
Restraint systems and airbags › Key switch for the front passenger airbag airbags will not be deployed despite possible serious Requirements vehicle damage. ✓ Ignition on Airbag overview Troubleshooting The installation location of the airbags is marked Airbag system faulty with the lettering illuminates Message regarding an airbag fault...
36 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Exterior lighting Lighting, windscreen wipers and Switch front passenger front airbag on/off › Switch off the ignition. washers › Open the storage com- Exterior lighting partment on the pas- senger's side. Functionality › Insert the key bit into the slot in the key Unless otherwise stated, the light works when the...
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Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Exterior lighting Operation Fog light Positions for pulling out Switching off the the light switch lights except the daytime running Fog lights - when lights switched on, the in- dicator light in the Switching the low instrument cluster il- beam on/off auto- luminates...
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38 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Exterior lighting › Lock the vehicle. Deactivate daytime running lights on vehicles with the Blues Infotainment system or without Infotain- When the parking light is switched on, an acoustic ment warning signal sounds after the ignition is switched ›...
Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › COMING HOME, LEAVING HOME exterior lighting Beam of light in front of the vehicle has shortened Operation Headlight defective. Switching on › Seek the help of a specialist garage. › Push the lever in the Driving lights defective direction of the arrow.
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40 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Replace light bulbs NOTICE Replacing the light bulb Danger of headlight damage due to the ingress of Protective caps on the water and dirt! headlight: Always fit the protective cap on the headlight cor- ▶...
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Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Replace light bulbs Fog lights › Release the cover with the bracket from the tool kit and remove it. › Insert one finger in the recess and lift bracket latch. › Unscrew screws › Remove the bracket.
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42 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Replace light bulbs Taillight Change bulb - Variant 2 (light only with light bulbs) Change the bulb in the Loosen and remove the lamp outer part of the lamp. › Unscrew the screws A ›...
Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Interior lighting Settings Storage compartment in the centre console The brightness level of the storage compartment lighting is set when the low beam or parking light is switched on in the Infotainment in the following menu menu item for interior lighting.
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44 Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers › Windscreen wipers and washers Clean headlights NOTICE When the headlights are switched on, they are Risk of damage to engine compartment compo- cleaned the first time and after every tenth wash of nents! the windscreen.
Heating and air conditioning system › Heating Heating and air conditioning Replace the windscreen wiper blade system CAUTION Risk of accident! Change the windscreen wiper blades once or twice Heating ▶ a year. Overview of the heating operation › Fold the windscreen wiper arm away from the components windscreen.
46 Heating and air conditioning system › Climatronic automatic air conditioning system Overview of the controls for the manual air Fogging › Increase the blower speed, switch on the cooling conditioning system, and set the air distribution to the wind- screen.
Heating and air conditioning system › Heated windscreen Requirements Switch the windscreen ventilation/defrosting mode on/off ✓ Running engine Switch automatic mode on ✓ Outside temperature approximately below 35 ° C This function keeps the temperature constant and prevents the windows from misting. Operation Switch recirculated air mode on/off The recirculation mode prevents contaminated...
48 Driver information system › Analogue instrument cluster Driver information system If the heating is switched on with maximum heat output, the heating power is automatically lowered after 10 minutes. Analogue instrument cluster Overview Overview of instrument cluster Tachometer with indicator lights Display Speedometer with indicator lights Bar with indicator lights...
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Driver information system › Analogue instrument cluster Automatic gearbox selector lever positions Operation via the multifunction steering wheel ▶ Menus, indicator lights Turn - Switch be- Outside temperature tween menu items/set values - low outside temperature Press - Confirm the Selected driving data memory menu item 1 - from the start...
50 Driver information system › Driving data Driving data Operation Display driving data in the display of the instru- Overview ment cluster via the operating lever › The driving data display works with the ignition Select the menu item for the driving data in the switched on.
Driver information system › Speed limit warning Select memory for driving data in the display of Settings the instrument cluster via the multifunction steer- Setting the speed limit ing wheel and reset it › Select Warning at or (depending on the display type) ›...
52 Infotainment Blues › Infotainment overview Infotainment Blues Messages in relation to faults can also be displayed in the Infotainment. Infotainment overview The warning messages will continue to be dis- played until the malfunctions have been remedied. After the first display of the message, only the indi- cator lights (Hazard) or (Warning) are dis-...
Infotainment Blues › Screen TP volume - Sets the volume for in-coming traffic Selected radio area ▶ program alerts (TP) Name or frequency PDC audio - Reduction of the audio volume when ▶ of the radio station activating the parking aid Status line Clock - Switches the time display on/off in the In- ▶...
54 Infotainment Blues › Media Settings Info line Name of the track Store the current station to a preset button for being played preferred stations › Status line The requested storage group FM1. FM2, AM1 or AM2 can be chosen by pressing the button ›...
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Infotainment Blues › Media › Choose the Repeat menu. USB device › › To connect, insert the USB device into the appro- For repeated playback of all tracks and folders, priate port. choose All. › For repeated playback of the tracks in the cur- To play audio files, use USB ports that support data rent folder, choose Track.
Setting the maximum volume when Infotainment is ▶ Information about available updates can be found on turned on the ŠKODA website. Volume adjustment of individual Infotainment ▶ http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal functions Setting the equalizer ▶ Adjusting the volume ratio ▶ Depending on the equipment, the following ad- vanced sound settings can be set ›...
58 Infotainment Swing › Infotainment keyboard Operation Switch to the language keypad ▶ Switch to the numeric and character key- ▶ NOTICE Danger of screen damage! Show additional keypad languages ▶ The Infotainment screen is operated by touching it ▶ lightly with your finger.
Infotainment Swing › Radio › or repeatedly tap the flag symbol until the To filter the DAB stations, the alphabetical sorting function of the stations must be activa- desired language keypad is displayed. ted. Further character variants Update station list manually ›...
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60 Infotainment Swing › Radio The ŠKODA AUTO company does not assume any Delete station logos ▶ responsibility for the availability, correct function Applies to AM, FM and DAB frequency ranges. or broadcast information of the RDS service. › In the menu Radio Station logos .
Infotainment Swing › Media RDS Regional sages must be observed and, if necessary, con- ▶ firmed. Automatic frequency change (AF) ▶ The national copyright laws that apply in your ▶ Switching additional announcements of the DAB country must be observed. transmitter on / off Applies to the DAB frequency range.
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62 Infotainment Swing › Media Turn repeat playback of the current album/fold- SD card er on/off NOTICE Turn random playback of the current album/ Risk of damaging the SD card reader! folder on/off Do not use SD cards with a broken slide for write ▶...
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It is possible to check the ŠKODAweb pages to see if Infotainment is compatible with the selected mobile device being tested. This check is carried out by using the following reference or by reading the QR code: http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility All information given is incidental and serves as information.
QR tions installed. code: Connection restrictions http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility With Infotainment, a max. of 20 mobile devices are ▶ paired. The range of the connection of the mobile device ▶...
› In the device list, select the desired device and the QR code or link: Bluetooth® profile. › http://go.skoda.eu/mobile-apps Confirm the PIN; enter it if necessary and then confirm. › If two devices are connected to the Infotainment, select the device to be replaced.
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66 Infotainment Swing › Telephone If, for example, the digits 32 are entered, contacts with the letter sequence DA, FA, EB etc. are dis- played next to the numeric keypad. List of telephone contacts The list of telephone contacts is imported from the connected main telephone.
Infotainment Swing › SmartLink Depending on the type of telephone, import confir- mation may be required. Update telephone contacts When re-connecting the telephone with Infotain- ment, an automatic update of the list is carried out. › For a manual update of the list in the main menu Telephone tap User profile tap on Import contacts .
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68 Infotainment Swing › SmartLink MirrorLink Conditions for MirrorLink ✓ The device to be connected must have MirrorLink connection. A list of devices and applications that support the MirrorLink connection can be found on the web- sites of Car Connectivity Consorcium®. ✓...
Infotainment Amundsen › Infotainment overview Infotainment Amundsen Functionality restriction of Infotainment with an MirrorLink connection For the duration of the connection, the external de- Infotainment overview ▶ vice cannot be used as an audio source in the Me- dia menu. By connecting the device, all currently connected ▶...
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70 Infotainment Amundsen › System Depending on the equipment, the following ad- vanced sound settings can be set Setting space optimisation ▶ Setting the audio profiles according to genre ▶ Adjusting the subwoofer volume ▶ Configuration wizard The configuration wizard helps to set certain Info- tainment functions.
System information. Quickly review the list ▶ Manual update of phone contacts Information about available updates can be found on the ŠKODA website. http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal Pulling apart with two fingers Enlarge image ▶ › Check for available updates. Zoom into the map ▶...
72 Infotainment Amundsen › Infotainment keyboard Infotainment keyboard Numeric keypad Keypad overview The arrangement of the keyboard characters de- pends on the set infotainment language. Depending on the context, the following types are used in infotainment: Alphanumeric ▶ Numeric ▶ Keyboard for input ▶...
Infotainment Amundsen › Voice control Voice control Stopping the played back message › Press the button on the multifunction steering Functionality wheel. Ending voice control Voice control principle › Voice control works according to the principle of Press the button on the multifunction steering dialogue between the user and the Infotainment sys- wheel twice.
74 Infotainment Amundsen › Radio Radio Operation Select station Overview Display menu › › Analogue and digital radio reception › Tap or at the top of the screen. SCAN function The function plays receivable stations of the selec- ted frequency range in succession for a few seconds each.
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The information for updating station logos is taken › from the ŠKODA web pages. Select one of the following menu items: Fix - When the signal is lost, another station must http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal ▶ be set manually. Automatic - automatic selection of the station with ▶...
76 Infotainment Amundsen › Media The menu item is only available for some countries. When the function is switched on, the images broad- cast by the station are displayed in the player. › In the menu Radio Advanced settings Radio Radio Data ›...
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Infotainment Amundsen › Media Operation To safely disconnect/remove the device, proceed as follows: Operation - Basics › In the Media menu tap on Remove safely: . › Select the desired device. › Disconnect/remove the device. If it is not possible to safely disconnect the de- vice, switch off the Infotainment and disconnect the device.
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It is possible to check the ŠKODAweb pages to see if Infotainment is compatible with the selected mobile device being tested. This check is carried out by using the following reference or by reading the QR code: http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility All information given is incidental and serves as information.
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80 Infotainment Amundsen › Images Operation Increase the image size ▶ Touch operation Reduce the image size ▶ Look at images Show the next image ▶ Show the previous image ▶ Start slideshow ▶ Stop slideshow ▶ View image Turn to the left ▶...
Infotainment Amundsen › Media Command Supported files The data transmission is switched on/off in the menu item Data transfer mobile devices Activate Codec type File extension Max. resolution data transfer for ŠKODA apps. [Mpx] ✓ Infotainment operation via the application is ena- bled.
Select the Infotainment hotspot and enter the re- ring to the ŠKODA mobile application website: quired password. http://go.skoda.eu/service-app The password for connecting to the Infotainment hotspot is taken from the menu item Fi Mobile Hotspot Hotspot Settings (Wi-Fi) Network key:.
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QR code or link: Compatibility of mobile devices http://go.skoda.eu/mobile-apps It is possible to check the ŠKODAweb pages to see if Infotainment is compatible with the selected mobile device being tested. This check is carried out by us-...
84 Infotainment Amundsen › Telephone › The mobile device is connected to the Infotainment or just paired, depending on the number of devices If the menu phone is not displayed, check wheth- that are already connected. er the mobile device is connected. Connect Infotainment to a non-paired mobile de- vice ›...
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Infotainment Amundsen › Telephone Telephone operation During an ongoing conference call, the following functions can be selected depending on the context: Enter telephone number Hold the conference call and leave temporarily › In the Phone menu, tap on . (the conference will continue in the background) ›...
86 Infotainment Amundsen › Wi-Fi › To Clear in the telephone menu tap User profile The Infotainment hotspot can connect up to 8 mo- bile devices. The Infotainment can be connected to Manage favourites . another hotspot simultaneously. › To delete one preset, tap on the list entry and con- firm the deletion.
Infotainment Amundsen › Data connection › Connect Infotainment to the mobile device hot- Turn on the Infotainment’s Wi-Fi unit in the menu spot item Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi. › › Turn on the ignition. Tap Manual settings. › Turn on the Infotainment’s Wi-Fi unit in the menu ›...
88 Infotainment Amundsen › SmartLink NOTICE Android Auto If a SIM card is incorrectly sized or if a SIM card is in- serted in the wrong direction, there is a risk of dam- age to the CarStick USB device. Set network parameters ›...
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Infotainment Amundsen › SmartLink Connection conditions Restriction General connection conditions Restriction of SmartLink applications while driving ✓ The mobile device supports the type of Smar- For reasons of safety, the operation of some Smar- tLink connection Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or tLink applications while driving is not possible or only MirrorLink.
90 Infotainment Amundsen › Navigation Settings Turn off navigation announcements › Tap on Apple CarPlay - Connection via USB › Setting navigation announcements Turn on the Infotainment. › In the Navigation menu Navigation announcements . › Turn on the mobile device. ›...
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Infotainment Amundsen › Navigation Symbols displayed in the map The functional surface is highlighted in green. Destination position › To turn off tap in the navigation menu. Intermediate destination position The functional surface is highlighted in white. Location of home address The turning off occurs likewise when the map is Favourite position moved or the map scale is changed manually.
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92 Infotainment Amundsen › Navigation Vehicle position at the time of storing flag - Display the map as well as the list of the ▶ destination. destinations listed in the navigation database ▶ - saved destinations - Display the map as well as the list of online ▶...
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Infotainment Amundsen › Navigation Route overview NOTICE During route guidance the display of a route over- ŠKODA AUTO does not accept responsibility for the view is possible. availability, content, up-to-dateness or evaluation of TMC traffic reports or other data provided by third ›...
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ŠKODA websites: › In the Navigation menu Map Show traffic signs . http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal Switching the fuel warning on / off When the function is switched on and the fuel sup- ply reaches the reserve area, a warning message ap-...
ŠKODA Connect application. The website is opened after reading the following QR code or the reference: http://go.skoda.eu/skoda-connect ŠKODA Connect Portal website The ŠKODA Connect Portal website enables, for ex- ample, user registration, ordering of ŠKODA Connect services, service management or remote access to the vehicle.
DA Connect services as well as to register for the The availability can be checked on the following ▶ protected user account. ŠKODA Connect website: http://go.skoda.eu/skoda-connect-availability Settings User registration User registration and activation of online services ŠKODA Connect take place on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal or in the application ŠKODA Con-...
The current declaration on the protection of person- The information and breakdown calls are restric- ▶ al data can be found on the following website: ted. http://www.skoda-auto.com/other/personal- data User account What you should be mindful of When buying an older vehicle with ŠKODA Connect...
98 Online Services › Management of online services Management of online services Operation Show the list of online services Usage › Privacy and service management . Management of online services Show details of services In the service management, it is possible to display ›...
Online Services › Information call Breakdown call ŠKODA Connect (Online Services) Service management infotainment online. Usage Switch online services on/off It is possible to have the online services switched The breakdown call can be used in the event of a off/on exclusively by a ŠKODA service partner.
100 Online Services › Vehicle status report Vehicle status report Starting and driving Usage Starting with the key The vehicle health report function enables the vehi- Notes on starting cle status to be tracked online. DANGER The service is available in the ŠKODA Connect appli- Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases! cation as well as on the ŠKODA Connect Portal web- Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
Starting and driving › Start at the push of a button Start at the push of a button Starting issues Notes on starting Troubleshooting DANGER NOTICE Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases! Danger of engine damage! Do not run the engine in an enclosed space. Do not start the vehicle by towing.
102 Starting and driving › START STOP START STOP Settings Automatic activation Usage Upon start-up of the engine. ▶ The START-STOPP system reduces polluting emis- Deactivate/activate system sions and the CO emissions and saves fuel. › Press the button. When the system is deactivated, the symbol illumi- Functionality nates in the button If a system-related engine switch-off occurs and the...
Starting and driving › Automatic gearbox Automatic gearbox Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction) › Leave the selector lever in the position and se- Lever positions cure the vehicle with the brake pedal. Stopping Parked vehicle › Keep the brake pedal depressed. The drive wheels are ›...
104 Starting and driving › Economical driving style › If the engine threatens to over-rev Press on the plastic The gearbox automatically changes to the next part in the direction of ▶ higher gear. the arrow and at the same time press the The transmission prevents changing to the next ▶...
Starting and driving › Towing a trailer NOTICE Driving efficiency chart With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa- Each bar indicates driving efficiency in 5 second ded so this must also be checked between service increments. The current bar is on the left. The intervals.
Starting and driving › Brakes WARNING When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis- ▶ sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, Risk of accident! Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do depress the clutch pedal. ▶...
108 Starting and driving › Handbrake › Driver assist systems Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage. Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty Braking and stabilising systems illuminates together with Overview › Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga- rage.
Driver assist systems › Front Assist ✓ The brakes, ESC and other required systems re- Status display in the instrument cluster display mained functional after the impact. illuminates - safe distance below (only in MAXI DOT display) ✓ The accelerator pedal is not pressed. illuminates - warning in case of collision Settings Automatic braking if there is a risk of a collision...
110 Driver assist systems › Speed limiter › Press the button. When the regulation starts highlighted and the The Front Assist menu set limit is displayed. item is displayed. › Press dial Operating conditions ✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h. Operation Variant without cruise control Activation/deactivation...
Driver assist systems › Cruise control system Operation Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of switching between cruise control and speed lim- Operating with the lever iter Switching to cruise control interrupts the con- trol. Adjusting the speed limit with the buttons By pressing in steps of 1 km/h.
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112 Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) WARNING Operation ACC does not respond to stationary objects or to Operating with the lever crossing or oncoming objects. ACC is intended primarily for use on motorways. Speed range ACC allows a speed setting in the range of 30-160 km/h.
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Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Interrupting cruise control Lane change by another vehicle After pressing the brake pedal ▶ By operating the clutch pedal for a long time ▶ After an ESC intervention ▶ After deactivation of the ASR ▶...
114 Driver assist systems › Blind Spot Detect › If ACC is still unavailable, check the brake lights on Driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane ▶ the vehicle or on the attached trailer. edge. › If the brake lights are working and ACC is still un- Driving round bends.
Park Assist systems › Park Pilot parking aid Park Assist systems Operating conditions ✓ Driving speed between 60-200 km/h. Park Pilot parking aid Functionality Settings If an obstacle is detected, the Infotainment will dis- Activation/deactivation play a visible message and an audible signal will In the Infotainment system, in the menu sound.
116 Park Assist systems › Rear view camera Orientation lines and functional surfaces › Press the button. Orientation lines Automatic switch off The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h. Function restriction In the following cases, the system does not have to issue a warning of an obstacle, or the warning may be issued incorrectly: If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
Park Assist systems › Rear Traffic Alert Restriction Function restriction The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak- Manoeuvre Assist’s functionality may be limited in ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the unfavourable weather conditions. distance.
118 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Bonnet Engine, exhaust system and fuel Engine oil Checking the fill level and topping up Bonnet Test conditions Opening the bonnet ✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface Before opening ✓ The parked engine is warm ›...
Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Coolant Troubleshooting Checking the level The fill level must be Engine oil pressure too low within the marked range. flashes, lights up at the same time › If the fill level is below › the mark , top up Check the engine oil level.
120 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Engine electronics › Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage. When the indicator light is on, it must be as- sumed that fuel consumption will be higher, engine Coolant temperature too high power will be reduced, and the START-STOPP func- illuminates together with tion will not be available.
Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Petrol Petrol Using higher octane petrol than 95 RON may result in improved performance and lower fuel consump- What you should be mindful of tion. In an emergency 91. 92 or. 93 RON may be used DANGER (low power loss, slightly increased fuel consump- Risk of death!
122 12 volt vehicle battery and fuses › 12 volt vehicle battery 12 volt vehicle battery and fuses Troubleshooting If fuel other than unleaded petrol has been used as 12 volt vehicle battery per standards applicable to your vehicle › Neither start the engine nor switch on the ignition.
12 volt vehicle battery and fuses › Using the jump-starting cable › Tap on the indicator Engine fault before testing, to clear illuminates together with air bubbles. › Stop driving! Black colour - the acid › Stop the engine and seek the help of a specialist ▶...
124 12 volt vehicle battery and fuses › Fuses What you should be mindful of -pole of the current-supplying 12 volt vehicle battery (or earth point) WARNING Earth point of the vehicle with discharged 12 Risk of explosion and chemical burns! volt vehicle battery Do not jump start with the 12 volt vehicle battery ▶...
12 volt vehicle battery and fuses › Fuses in the dash panel Functionality Fuses overview Fuses protect the vehicle systems from damage caused by excessive current. The fuse blows when the current is exceeded. Blown fuse Fuses: Conditions for replacing a fuse Left-hand drive ✓...
126 12 volt vehicle battery and fuses › Fuses in the engine compartment Fuses in the engine compartment Fuse Consumer number Overview Front and rear windshield washer (vehi- cle without ACC) Access to the fuses Not used › Simultaneously press Air conditioning, heating the locking button on Not used...
Wheels › Tyres and rims Wheels Fuse Consumer number Tyres and rims Radiator fan, wastegate, oil temperature sensor, valve for activated charcoal fil- What you should be mindful of ter, valve for intake manifold Lambda probe NOTICE Ignition coils Protect tyres from contact with lubricants and ▶...
128 Wheels › All-season or winter tires Load index Troubleshooting Speed symbol Help with a flat tyre Load index Spare and emergency spare wheel » page 129 ▶ The load index indicates the maximum permissible Changing the wheel and raising the vehi- ▶...
Wheels › Snow chains An emergency wheel is significantly narrower than the wheels mounted ex-factory. Remove the wheel on vehicles without sound Snow chains system and replace Usage The spare wheel or emergency wheel is mounted in a recess under the floor covering or the variable load- The snow chains improve driving in wintry road con- ing floor in the boot.
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130 Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle Raise vehicle Some vehicles may have anti-theft wheel bolts WARNING that protect the wheels Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack can- from theft. not slip! › Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on Insert the upper sec- ▶...
Wheels › Breakdown kit Changing a wheel The declaration of conformity is included with the air › Unscrew the screws and place them on a clean compressor or the log folder. surface. › Remove the wheel carefully. Usage conditions › Attach the wheel.
132 Wheels › Tyre pressure The rim is damaged. Check the pressure when the tyres are cold. Do ▶ ▶ not reduce the higher pressure of warm tyres. The outdoor temperature is below the minimum ▶ temperature indicated in the manual of the tyre fill- After each change in tyre pressure, save the new ▶...
Wheels › Wheel bolt cover caps Troubleshooting Tyre pressure display faulty flashes for about 1 minute and stays on Function restriction › Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and The system is unable to provide a warning in the start the engine.
134 Storage space and interior equipment › Equipment in the boot Storage space and interior Fire extinguisher under the passenger seat equipment Equipment in the boot Overview Tool kit Overview Depending on the equipment, not all of the following Removable partition of the storage compart- components may be included in the tool kit.
Storage space and interior equipment › Fasteners in the boot Fasteners in the boot Bag hooks in the boot Overview The maximum load for the hook is 7.5 kg. Bag hooks Flexible storage compartment Max. load 7.5 kg Fasteners for securing the fixing nets and the multifunctional pocket Lashing eyes for securing the fixing nets and the multifunctional pocket...
136 Storage space and interior equipment › Cargo elements in the luggage compartment Cargo elements in the luggage Net partition compartment Attach the net partition Attaching › Remove the variable loading floor or adjust it to its lowest position. › Remove the roll-up cover or fold up the rear seat backrests.
Storage space and interior equipment › Lowered position of the luggage compartment cover › Lowered position of the luggage Hold the raised cover in place and press the compartment cover underside of the cover › on both sides. Insert the holder oppo- ›...
138 Storage space and interior equipment › Variable loading floor in the boot Variable loading floor in the boot Removing and inserting › Lift the variable loading floor up to a distance of Setting the position about 15 cm below the boot cover and then re- The maximum load of the variable loading floor is move it.
Storage space and interior equipment › Interior equipment rear Car park ticket holder NOTICE Do not leave any heat-sensitive objects in the ▶ spectacle compartment Interior equipment rear Overview Bottle tray in the storage compartment of the front door Coat hook Max.
140 Storage space and interior equipment › Bottle tray in the storage compartment of the rear door Bottle tray in the storage compartment USB-connections of the rear door The tray is suitable for bottles with a max. size of 0.5 l. The USB connection can be used for charging and Bottle tray in the storage compartment for data transfer.
Storage space and interior equipment › Glasses compartment Glasses compartment Cup holder Overview Cup holder at the front CAUTION Risk of scalding! Never put hot beverage containers in the drinks ▶ holder. NOTICE Danger of damage to the electrical system and the panels from spilled drinks.
142 Storage space and interior equipment › Tablet holder Open the ashtray Adjust size › Pull out the locking tab and move the upper part of the holder to the desired position. Set the minimum size of the empty holder to avoid noise while driving.
Storage space and interior equipment › 12-Volt power socket › Roof rack and hitch Press on the adapter and remove it. Roof rack Technical data The maximum weight of the load incl. roof rack is 75 kg. Technical data The holder is for fixing a tablet with a height of min. 11.5 cm and max.
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144 Roof rack and hitch › Removable tow coupling Ball rod › Push the release bolt in as far as it will go, while at the same time pressing the operating lever as far Protective cap as it will go. Ball rod The operating lever remains locked in this position.
Roof rack and hitch › Removable tow coupling › Grab hold of the tow ✓ The operating lever is in the upper position. bar from below. ✓ The release bolt is protruding fully. The red as › Insert the tow bar into well as the green part of the release bolt is visible.
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146 Roof rack and hitch › Removable tow coupling › Insert the cover cap Troubleshooting for the mounting re- When inserting the tow bar - the operating lever cess. did not turn or the release pin did not come out ›...
Maintaining and cleaning › Service events Maintaining and cleaning In mm Fabia Fabia Combi Service events service intervals 1017 Compliance with service intervals is crucial for the 574.1 541.1 life and value of the vehicle. 383.1 372.1 You will be notified of the due date for service with min.
148 Maintaining and cleaning › Interior and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with non-legitimate installation in another vehicle (e.g. af- these. ter a theft) or operation outside the vehicle. ŠKODA Service partner All ŠKODA service partners work according to the Interior instructions and guidelines from ŠKODA AUTO.
Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior Exterior Covers on electrically heated seats NOTICE What you should be mindful of Risk of damaging the heating system! Do not clean the seats with water or other liquids. ▶ WARNING Do not dry the seats by switching on the heating. Risk of accident! ▶...
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150 Maintaining and cleaning › Exterior Wash with a pressure washer After hand washing › Rinse the vehicle and wipe it with a suitable clean NOTICE cloth. Follow the operating instructions for the high- ▶ pressure cleaner, in particular the instructions re- Vehicle paint ›...
Maintaining and cleaning › Ice scraper Ice scraper Technical data and specifications On the fuel filler flap Requirements for the technical data The emission standard, information on fuel con- sumption and other information pertaining to your vehicle can be found listed in the technical vehicle documentation and in the declaration of conformity (in the so-called COC Document).
152 Technical data and specifications › Maximum permissible weights VIN display The engine output falls as the height increases, as The display of the VIN takes place in the infotain- does the ability to climb. ment in the following menu item: Therefore, for every additional 1,000 m in height (or part), the maximum permissible towed weight must Menu item for the Service...
Technical data and specifications › Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions Dimensions Value (in mm) Specification Fabia Fabia Combi Vehicle height 1467 1467 Vehicle width with folded-in mirrors 1732 1732 Vehicle width with folded-out mir- 1958 1958 rors Ground clearance of the vehicle Vehicle length 3997 4262/4292...
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154 Technical data and specifications › Engine specifications 1.0 l/44 kW MPI engine Output (kW at rpm) 44/5000-5500 (5000-6000) Highest torque (Nm at rpm) 95/3000-4300 Number of cylinders/displacement 3/999 Gearbox Manual gearbox Body Fabia Fabia Combi Maximum speed (km/h) /159 With specified gear engaged Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 16.6...
The current declaration on the protection of person- al data is displayed using the following link or by reading the QR code: https://www.skoda-auto.com/other/personal- data Information about the radio systems in the vehicle Your vehicle has various radio systems.
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156 Technical data and specifications › Rights arising from defective performance, ŠKODA warranties ŠKODA warranty for new cars DA AUTO, or its execution was not proven by the As well as the legal rights arising from defective per- customer when asserting claims under the ŠKODA formance, ŠKODA AUTO grants you the ŠKODA Warranty.
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Technical data and specifications › Rights arising from defective performance, ŠKODA warranties Check the conditions for provision of the Mobility Warranty for your vehicle with your ŠKODA Partner. They will also inform you of the detailed terms and conditions of the Mobility Warranty in relation to your vehicle.
158 Index Index Automatic gearbox modes Availability of the ŠKODA Connect services Numbers and symbols 12 volt vehicle battery Battery acid Charge Blind spot assistant Checking the condition functionality Discharge protection Blind Spot Detect Disconnecting and connecting Operating conditions Fault Restriction Safety Settings...
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Index Cigarette lighter Engine oil Climatronic Flap Comfort flasher Safety Setting Engine number COMING HOME Engine oil Compartments 138, 139 Changing Coolant Checking Checking Indicator light Refilling Refilling Safety Safety Specification Specification Temperature display Troubleshooting Equipment in the boot Warning lights Cooling system Exhaust gas control system Cruise control system...
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160 Index Hook in interior in the luggage compartment Key switch for airbag deactivation Key switch for the front passenger airbag Key switch faulty Ice scraper Keyboard Ignition lock Infotainment Amundsen Images Infotainment Swing Infotainment Amundsen Keyless locking (KESSY) see digital version of the manual Kick-down Immobilizer Indicator lights...
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Index Lock Vehicle status report Locking elements Operating the vehicle in engine compartment Use jump start cables Low beam Park Assist systems Main beam Parking Management of online services Parking aid Manual air conditioning Rear Traffic Alert Manual gearbox Reversing camera Stop the vehicle safely! Media Parking aid...
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162 Index Restarting the Infotainment system Set tyre pressure values Infotainment Amundsen Setting personal data protection Infotainment Swing Side light Rights arising from defective performance see Parking light see warranty Sliding/tilting roof Roll-up boot cover SmartLink Roof rack Infotainment Amundsen Attaching the carrier Infotainment Swing Roof load...
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Index Tool TOP TETHER Variable loading floor in the boot eyelets Vehicle cleaning Topping up Exterior Windscreen washer fluid Instructions for cleaning the interior Touch operation Instructions for cleaning the outer area Infotainment Amundsen Interior Infotainment swing Vehicle dimensions Tow hitch Vehicle height Inserting tow bar 144, 145...
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164 Index automatic rear window wiping automatic wiping Replace the windscreen wiper blade Unfold the windscreen wiper arms Winter tyres XDL +...
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