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operated key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative
range of the equipment or the battery on the remote control was replaced.
This means that the code must be resynchronised by pressing any button
on the remote control. Pressing of a button means that the door will be
openable with the key within 1 minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against
people seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and
visual warning signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system switched on?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the remote
control. It is ready to operate 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off if the vehicle is unlocked by
only using the remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if
the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio
signal.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you
then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on
within 15 seconds after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-
theft alarm system. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on
the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
•Bonnet
•Luggage compartment door
•Doors
•Ignition lock
•Interior of the vehicle*3)
•A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is
disconnected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control
in the key or if you switch the ignition on.
Switching off the interior monitoring system
The process of switching off and switching on the interior monitoring
system is the same as for switching off and switching on the safe securing
system ⇒page 40.
This function allows one to leave animals in the vehicle, for example.
Note
•The working life of the source of the siren is 5 years. More detailed
information is available from your Škoda Dealer.
•Coding of the remote control and the receptor part precludes the use
of the remote control from other vehicles.
•Power supply for the remote control operation is provided by a battery.
The battery must be replaced, ideally by the Škoda dealer, if the central
locking or anti-theft alarm system does not react to the remote control until
it is less than 3 metres away.
3)The alarm will be triggered through movement within the interior of the vehicle or
an attempt to steal the radio. The rear part of the interior of the vehicle is not fully
monitored under certain circumstances.

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Power windows*
Switch
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective
switch in the door. The process stops when one releases the
switch.
– Pressing of the switch in the driver's door down to the stop will cause the window to be opened completey, automatically.
Renewed pressing of the switch causes the window to stop
immediately. Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective
switch in the door. The closing process stops when one
releases the switch.
– Pulling of the switch in the driver's door to the stop will cause the window to be closed completey, automatically. Renewed
pulling of the switch causes the window to stop immediately.
The switch for the individual windows is located in the armrest of the
driver's door ⇒fig. 27, front passenger door and in the rear doors*.
Switch for the power window in the armrest of the driver's door Switch for the power window in the driver's door
Switch for the power window in the front passenger's door
Switch for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Switch for the power window in the rear door on the left*
The safety button*
The safety button*
You can deactivate the switches for the rear doors using the safety button ⇒ fig. 27 . Repeated pressing of the safety button restores the function
of the rear switches.
Fig. 27 Switch on the
driver's door
WARNING
•If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person
in the vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows
from the inside in an emergency.
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Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the
windows for a further 10 minutes. The automatic closing and opening
functions will not operate during this time. The power windows are
switched off completely once you open the driver or front passenger door.
•When driving, use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are
opened, dust and other dirt can get into the vehicle. The wind noise is
more at certain speeds.
Convenience operation of windows
You can open and close the electrically powered windows as
follows when unlocking and locking the vehicle (just closing of the
sliding roof).
Opening windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the opening position and hold it until all the windows are open. Closing windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing posi-
tion and hold it there until all of the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows imme-
diately by releasing the key.
Operational problems
Automatic closing or opening does not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the
automatic closing and opening function does not operate. The system
must be activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
•Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and
hold it there until all of the windows are closed.
•Release the key.
•Insert the key again and turn it to the closing position for about 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may
result in a greater resistance when closing the windows and the window
may stop and move back.
WARNING (continued)
•The system is fitted with a force limiter. The closing process will
be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open
again. You should nevertheless take particular care when closing
the windows! A person may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a
result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
•It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear (safety button) when children are being
transported on the rear seats ⇒page 47, fig. 27 .ASWARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience
operating feature ⇒ in “Switch” on page 47.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! A
person may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting
an arm, for example, jammed in the window!

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Proceed as follows to close the window fully:
•Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and
hold it there until all of the windows are closed.
•Repeat this operatiive cycle when the window stops.
Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Description
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒fig. 28
and only functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has a
number of fixed positions.
You can still open or close the sliding/tilting roof for a further 10 minutes
after switching the ignition off. It is no longer possible to operate the
sliding/tilting roof after opening or closing one of the front doors, however.
Note
•If the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is
possible that the sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to
press the control dial forward to switch position for about 10 seconds.
•It is necessary after each emergency operation (using crank handle)
to move the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position.
Opening and tilting
Comfort position
– Turn the switch to position ⇒fig. 28 .
Opening roof fully
– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned position).
Tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position .
The wind noise in the comfort position is less than when the roof is fully
opened.
WARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the
windows ⇒ in “Switch” on page 47.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! A
person may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting
an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
Fig. 28 Control dial for
the power sliding/tilting
roof
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– Remove the crank from its holder, insert it in the opening down
to the stop and then turn it to close or open the sliding/tilting
roof.
– Put the crank into its holder and place the covering in place again.
– Have the fault rectified by a Škoda Dealer.
Note
If the sliding/tilting roof has been closed through taking emergency meas-
ures press the control dial at the front on the edge of the grip for more than
3 seconds with the switch in the ⇒page 49, fig. 28 position and the
ignition switched on. The sliding/tilting roof will now close properly.
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Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off
Switching on side lights 
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 30 into position .
Switching on the low beam and main beam

– Turn the light switch into position .
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam ⇒page 54, fig. 33 . Switching off all lights O
– Turn the light switch into position O.
Instrument lighting*
– Switch on the headlights.
– Turn the control dial
⇒fig. 30 , until you have set the inten-
sity you require for the instrument lighting.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. The low beam is
switched off automatically when the engine is started and after switching
the ignition off; only the side lights come on.
On models fitted with right-hand steering* the position of the switches
differs from that shown in ⇒fig. 30. The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
In certain export countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as
well as the side lights, when the ignition is switched on.
Note
•An audible warning will sound if you withdraw the ignition key and open
the driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when
the driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the
side lights on.
•We recommend switching off all lights or leaving only the side lights
switched on if you park the vehicle for a lengthy period.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in
accordance with the legal requirements.
Fig. 30 Dash panel:
Light switch
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Note
Headlights fitted with Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and
driving state of the vehicle (e.g. accelerating, braking) when the ignition is
switched on and when driving.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒ fig. 32 to switch the hazard warning light
system on or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the
hazard warning light system is switched on. The indicator light for the turn
signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You
can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is
switched off.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your car breaks down or an emergency situation occurs,
Turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched
on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following func-
tions:
Turn signal light (right)

– Push the lever upwards ⇒fig. 33 .
Fig. 32 Dash panel:
Switch for hazard
warning lights
Fig. 33 Turn signal and
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– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly
move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it
there.
Turn signal light (left)

– Push the lever downwards.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly move the lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it
there.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main beam off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull on the lever of the steering wheel (sprung position) - the main beam and warning light in the instrument cluster come
on.
Parking light

– Switch off the ignition.
– Push the lever up or down - the right-hand or left-hand parking light is switched on.
Information concerning the function of the lights.
•The turn signal system only operates when the ignition is switched
on. The corresponding indicator light  or  in the instrument cluster also
flashes.
•The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are
switched on when the parking light is selected. The parking light function
only operates if the ignition is switched off.
•An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened
if the lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key. The
acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door is closed.
Caution
•Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk
dazzling other road users.
•Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described
lighting and signal systems.