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 Selector lever lock

Unlocking and locking

 Read and observe on page 35 first.

Unlocking and locking

If the warning light  lights up, operate the brake pedal. This is necessary to

be able to move the selector lever from position P or N » page 106.

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 Main beam

Vehicle key

 Read and observe on page 35 first.

Replacing the battery in the remote control key

Child safety lock

Opening/closing the door

Locking/unlocking the vehicle without central locking

Emergency locking of the doors

The warning light  comes on when the main beam or headlight flasher are

selected » page 57.

Vehicle key

Fig. 25 Key: without/with remote control

Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your ve-

hicle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control » Fig. 25 -  or

with radio remote control» Fig. 25 - .

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Using the system

WARNING

Replacing the battery in the remote control key

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Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-

ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the

ignition or start the engine - there is the danger of injury and accidents oc-

curring!

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When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-

dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,

for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The

vehicle could then start to move – risk of accident! These individuals would

possibly not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help them-

selves. At very high or very low temperatures can be fatal!

Fig. 26 Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery

CAUTION

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Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected

Each remote control key contains a battery located under the cover

A » Fig. 26. The battery needs replacing if red indicator light » Fig. 25 on

page 42 -  does not go on when you press a button on the remote control

key. We recommend having key battery replaced by a specialist garage. How-

ever, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as

follows.

against moisture and severe shocks.

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Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,

etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-

nition lock.

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Operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference

from transmitters close to the car operating in the same frequency range (e.g.

mobile phone, TV transmitter).

Flip out the key.

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The battery must be replaced if the central locking only reacts to the remote

Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the

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control at less than 3 metres away » page 43.

region of arrows

» Fig. 26.

Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-

wards in the region of arrow 2 .

Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing

upwards. The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.

Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.

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Note

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When leaving the vehicle, always check if this is locked.

Please contact a specialist garage if you lose a key as they can obtain a new

one for you.

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CAUTION

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Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.

The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original

battery.

For the sake of the environment



Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.

Unlocking and locking

Note

Opening/closing the door

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The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or

locked with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 49.

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Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover

to be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.

Child safety lock

Fig. 28 Door handle/door opening lever

Opening from the outside

Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle A » Fig. 28 on the door you wish

to open.

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Opening from the inside

Fig. 27 Switching child safety lock on: for vehicles without or with central

locking system

Pull on door handle B of the door and push the door away from you.

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Closing from the inside

The child safety lock prevents the corresponding rear door from being opened

from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside.

Grab the pull handle C and close the door.

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WARNING

You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.

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Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly

while the vehicle is being driven – there is a risk of death.

Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing

sweep – there is a risk of injury.

Switching on

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On vehicles without central locking, turn the slot of the lock in the left-hand

door anti-clockwise » Fig. 27 -  and clockwise in the right-hand door.

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An opened door can close spontaneously if there is a strong wind or the

On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock in the left-hand

door clockwise » Fig. 27 -  and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door.

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vehicle is on a slope – there is a risk of injury.

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Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!

Switching off

On vehicles without central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand

door clockwise and anti-clockwise on the right-hand door.

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On vehicles with central locking, turn the slot of the lock on the left-hand

door anti-clockwise and clockwise on the right-hand door.

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Using the system

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