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Folding out of the key
– Press button .
Folding up of the key
– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked. The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the
vehicle using button but do not open a door or the boot lid within the
next 30 seconds. This function is intended to prevent the car being
unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the power seats and exterior
mirrors* move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of
driver seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been
correctly locked. If the turn signal lights do not flash, check the doors,
bonnet and boot lid again to ensure that they are closed. If the doors, the
bonnet or the boot lid remain open when the anti-theft alarm system is
activated, the turn signal lights do not flash until after they have been
closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door
contact are automatically switched on or off.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing
system is activated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as
it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the
inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers to get
into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
•Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are
closed and you have visual contact with the vehicle.
•Once in the car, you must not press the lock button  of the radio
remote control before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to
avoid the car being inadvertently locked and, in addition, the anti-theft
alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen, press the unlock
button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchonisation of the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating the remote control system
then it is possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle
are no longer synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the radio-
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 it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
•Press any button on the remote control.
•Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key
within 1 minute.
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Anti-theft alarm system*
Description
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 activated?
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 radio
remote control. It is activated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by
only using the radio remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked
again if the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the
anti-theft alarm system.
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,
•Boot lid,
•Doors,
•Ignition lock,
•Angle of the vehicle* ⇒page 55,
•Vehicle interior* ⇒page 55,
•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.
Note
•The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information
is available from your Škoda dealer.
•Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the elec-
tric sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-
theft alarm system is fully operational.
•Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the
use of the radio remote control from other vehicles.
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Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for the rear doors using the safety button
⇒ page 56, fig. 36 . The buttons for power windows at rear doors are
activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in
the safety switch lights up.
WARNING
•If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person
in the vehicle since it is no lo nger possible to open the windows
from the inside in an emergency.
•The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 58. 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 inju-
ries 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 doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒page 56, fig. 36
when children are being transported on the rear seats.
Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the
windows for a further 10 minutes. The automatic window closing 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.
Switches in front passenger door and in rear doors
A switch for the relevant window is provided in these doors.
Opening a window
– Lightly press the appropriate switch down and hold it until the
window has moved into the desired position.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the switch down up to the stop.
Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
Closing a window
– Lightly press the appropriate switch up and hold it until the
window has moved into the desired position.
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Fig. 37 Position of
switch in front
passenger door
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– Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by pressing the switch up up to the stop. Renewed
pressing of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 58. The closing
process will be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window
will open again. You should then 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!
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.
Force limiter of the power windows
The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It
reduces the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window
goes down by several centimeters.
You must try to close the window again within 10 seconds, even if the
obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is 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
within the next 10 seconds -
the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
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!
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 a window
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the opening position or press the opening button of the radio remote
control until all the windows are open.
Closing a window
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing posi- tion or press the closing button of the radio remote control until
all the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows imme-
diately by releasing the key or the closing button.
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WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 58. The closing
process will be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window
will open again. You should then 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!
Note
•On vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm system the convenience
window opening is possible by means of the key in the lock only 45
seconds after deactivating the warning system or after activating the anti-
theft alarm system.
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 several centimetres 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.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 58. The closing
process will be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window
will open again. You should then take particular care when closing
the windows! A person may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a
result of getting an arm, fo r example, jammed in the window!
Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Description
Fig. 38 Control dial for
the power sliding/tilting
roof
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The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒page 59,
fig. 38 and only functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial
has a number of fixed positions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the
sliding/tilting roof for a further 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to
operate the sliding/tilting roof after opening or closing one of the front
doors, however.
Note
•If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible
that the sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the
control dial to the switch position and press it forward for about 10
seconds.
•It is necessary after each emergency operation (using crank handle)
to move the sliding/tilting roof into the basic position. Here you have to set
the control dial to the switch position and press it forward for about 10
seconds.
Opening and tilting
Comfort position
– Turn the switch to position ⇒page 59, fig. 38 .
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.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open.
You can slide the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand
when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remove any ice and snow in the area
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the
opening mechanism.
Closing
Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position ⇒page 59, fig. 38 .
Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is equipped with an overload protection system. If
an obstacle (e.g. ice) prevents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and
opens completely. You can close the sliding/tilting roof completely without
overload protection by pressing the switch to the position ⇒page 59,
fig. 38 at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof to shut
completely ⇒.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!
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Convenience operation
You can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing posi-
tion or press the closing button of the radio remote control until
the sliding/tilting roof is closed ⇒.
The closing process stops when one releases the key or the closing
button.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefu lly - risk of injury! The overload
protection system does not function with the convenience
closing.
Emergency operation
You can close the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is
defect.
Fig. 39 Detail of the
headliner: point for
positioning screw-
driver
Fig. 40 Detail of the
headliner: Emergency
operation
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Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off 
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch into position 0.
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 68, fig. 47 . Switching off all lights
– Turn the light switch into position.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off
the ignition, the low beam is switched off automatically and only the side
lights come on.
On models fitted with
right-hand steering the position of certain switches
differs from that shown in ⇒fig. 41 . The symbols which mark the switch
positions are identical, however.
In certain countries, the low beam is on a reduced brightness as well as
the side lights, when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are
not bright enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or
to be seen by other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on
the low beam when it is dark or if visibilty is poor.
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.
•If you park the car for a lengthy period, we recommend switching off
all lights, or leaving only the side lights switched on.
Fig. 41 Dash panel:
Light switch
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