Doors, windows and boot lid › Protective door strip 27
Switching on and off
Remove the strip from
the door.
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NOTICE
If any part of the strip remains in the door, seek the
help of a specialist garage.
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Turn the child lock with the vehicle key or a flat-
head screwdriver.
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Insert a new strip in
the grooves.
Press in the strip.
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A Child lock switched off
B Child lock switched on
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Protective door strip
What you should be mindful of
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the strip, the door and the body!
A new strip can be purchased from ŠKODA Origi-
Do not open the door too hastily or abruptly.
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nal Parts.
Do not hold the door on the strip when opening
and closing, as the strip must be able to move in
and out freely.
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Window - with manual operation
Operation
If the strip prevents the door from closing freely,
do not close the door forcefully! Remove the strip,
and seek the help of a specialist garage.
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When the windows are open, irritating noises
may occur at certain speeds.
Usage
Turn the crank in the
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appropriate direction.
Depending on the trim level, the doors can each be
equipped with a protective strip. This moves out
when opening the door and protects the central area
of the door edge from damage.
When the door closes the protective strip retracts.
Self-help
Replacing the damaged strip
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Be careful when handling the strip.
Window - with electrical operation
What you should be mindful of
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Force limiter
To reduce the risk of pinch injuries when closing the
windows, the vehicle has a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the window closing process is
stopped and the pane retracts by several centime-
tres.
If the obstacle prevents it from being closed for the
next 10 seconds, the closing process is interrupted
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