2006 SKODA OCTAVIA battery

CAUTION
■ Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
tery. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions. Note
■ Please approach a ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a
new one for you. ■ The system has to be synchronised, if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 31. ÐChild safety lock
Fig. 10
Child safety locks on the rear
doors
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on
› Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 10.
Switching off
› Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right in the opposite direction to the
arrow. Ð Central locking system
Introductory information
When using the central locking and unlocking system, all the doors and the fuel
filler flap are locked or unlocked at the same time (if it was not set differently in
the menu item Settings - Convenience

of the information display). The boot lid is
unlocked when opening.
Warning light in the driver's door
After locking the vehicle, the warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick
succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system » page 28 is not operating,
the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and
starts to flash evenly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the warning light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights
up for about 30 seconds without interruption and then flashes slowly, there is a
fault in the system of the central locking or in the interior monitor and in the tow-
ing protection monitoring » page 32. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Convenience operation of windows
The windows can be opened and closed when unlocking and locking the vehi-
cle » page 36. Ð Individual settings
Opening a single door
This selection function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The oth-
er doors and the fuel filler flap remain locked and are only unlocked after being
opened again.
Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a
speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press-
ing the central locking button  » page 29 .
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the opening
lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever, the door is un-
locked . By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is opened. £
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Unlocking and locking

Remote control
Introductory information
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 36, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking the
car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a ŠKODA Service Partner. Only then can the remote
control key be used again. Note
■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched
on. ■ The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same frequency
range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■ The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 26.
■ If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key. Ð Locking/unlocking
Fig. 13
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
› Press the button 1
» Fig. 13.
Locking the vehicle 
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 13.
Deactivating the safe securing system
› Press the button 3
» Fig. 13
twice within 2 seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 28.
Unlocking the boot lid 
› Press the button 2
» Fig. 13. Further information
» page 33, Open/close.
Folding out the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 13.
Folding in the key bit
› Press the button 4
» Fig. 13
and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button 1
» Fig. 13 and none of the doors
or the boot lid are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatical-
ly locked again and the safe securing system or anti-theft alarm system is reacti-
vated. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentional-
ly.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exteri-
or mirrors move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver
seat and exterior mirrors is retrieved. £
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Locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
WARNING
If the car is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is activated,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - hazard! Note
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight. ■ To avoid the car being locked inadvertently once in the car, the lock button of the remote control must not be pressed before the key is inserted into the ig-
nition lock. Should this happen, press the unlock button
 of the remote control.
ÐSynchronisation
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 lon-
ger 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 key;
› pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute. Ð Anti-theft alarm system
Introductory information
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 when the vehicle is locked with the radio
remote control or the key in the driver's door . It is activated 30 seconds after
locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio re-
mote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the key
within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
If the vehicle is unlocked by inserting the key into the driver door, the key must
be inserted into the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15
seconds
of unlocking the door to deactivate the alarm system. The alarm is triggered if
the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored: › bonnet;
› boot lid;
› doors;
› ignition lock;
› Vehicle inclination
» page 32;
› Interior of the vehicle
» page 32;
› A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply;
› Socket of the factory-fitted towing device.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control
or switching on the ignition. £
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Unlocking and locking

Operational faults
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected while the window
was opened, the electrically operated power windows do not operate. The system
must be activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
› switch on the ignition;
› pull the top edge of the button in the driver's door to close the window;
› release the button;
› pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
In the winter, ice accumulating on the surface of the window may cause there to
be more resistance when closing the window. The window will stop and move
back several centimetres.
It is necessary to deactivate the force limiter to close the window » page 36.ÐElectric sliding/tilting roof
Introductory information
Fig. 20
Control dial for the power slid-
ing/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial » Fig. 20
and only
functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
ä
The sliding/tilting roof can still be opened, closed and tilted for approx. 10
mi-
nutes after switching the ignition off. However, as soon as one of the front doors
is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof. Note
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the slid-
ing/tilting roof does not close fully. This is why the rotary switch must be set to
the switch position A
» Fig. 20 and pressed forward for about 10

seconds.Ð Using the system
Comfort position
› Turn the switch to position C
» Fig. 20 on page 37

.
Opening fully
› Turn the switch to position B
» Fig. 20 on page 37

and hold it in this position
(spring-tensioned position).
Tilting roof
› Turn the switch to position D
» Fig. 20 on page 37

.
Closing
› Turn the switch to position A
» Fig. 20 on page 37

.
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) pre-
vents closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. The sliding/tilt-
ing roof can be closed completely without the force limiter by turning the switch
into position A
» Fig. 20 on page 37 at the front for as long as it takes for the
sliding/tilting roof to close completely » .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury! £
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Unlocking and locking

›
Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control and the light is switched on.
Depending on the equipment fitted the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function
switches on the following lights:
› Parking lights;
› Low beam;
› Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors;
› Licence plate light.
The COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is controlled with the light sensor in
the mount of the interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set
value of the light sensor, the light is not switched on after opening the driver's
door or unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control.
Switching off the COMING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after closing all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out after 60 seconds.
Switching off the LEAVING HOME function
The light goes out 10 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote
control, switching on the ignition or locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened, the vehicle is locked automatically after 30 seconds.Note
■ If the
COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function is switched on constantly, the
battery will be heavily discharged particularly over short distances. ■ The illumination period for the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME function can be
changed by means of the information display. ÐTourist light
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system,
driving on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode
tourist light is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated. ä The mode tourist light is activated/deactivated via the information display in the
menu:
■ Settings
■ Lights & Vision
■ Travel mode
■ Off
■ Switched on Ð Fog lights
Fig. 24
Dash panel: Light switch
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Switching on
› First of all, turn the light switch to position
 or  » Fig. 24.
› Pull the light switch to position 1
.
The warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 18. Ð Fog lights with the function CORNER
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
The fog lights with the function CORNER are designed to improve the illumination
of the surrounding area near the vehicle when turning, parking, etc. £
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If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch A
is in position
), the light will come on when:
› the vehicle is unlocked;
› one of the doors is opened;
› or the ignition key is removed.
If operating lights with the door contact switch is enabled (switch A
is in position
), the light will turn off when:
› the vehicle is locked;
› the ignition is switched on;
› about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
If a door remains open, or if the switch A
is in the position
, the interior light
goes out after 10
minutes to prevent the battery from discharging. Note
We recommend having these bulbs replaced by a ŠKODA specialist garage. ÐInterior lighting - version 2
Fig. 30
Interior lighting - version 2
Switching on
› Press the switch into position
 » Fig. 30.
Switching off
› Press the switch into position
O » Fig. 30.
Operating with the door contact switch
› Press the switch into position
 » Fig. 30.
The same principles apply for interior lighting version 2 as for » page 45, Interior
lighting - version 1 . Ð Illuminated storage compartment on front passenger side
› When opening the flap of the storage compartment on the front passenger
side the lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
› The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and
goes out when the flap is closed. Ð Front door warning light
Fig. 31
Front door: Warning light
The warning light is located in the lower door trim panel » Fig. 31.
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out
about 10 minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery
of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light. Ð Entry lighting
The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door.
The light comes on after the doors have been locked or on opening the boot lid.
The light goes out after switching on the ignition or within 30

seconds of closing
all of the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the
ignition is switched off. £
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Retrieving settings via the remote control key
›
If the driver's door is closed and the ignition is switched off, briefly press the
button  on the remote control key and open the driver's door.
The seat and exterior mirrors now move automatically into the stored positions.
Retrieving setting of exterior mirror for reversing
› Turn the rotary knob for the exterior mirror setting into the position
 » page 52
before engaging the reverse gear.
› Engage reverse gear.
The mirror returns into its initial position, after the rotary knob is moved out of
the position  and put into another position or if the speed is more than 15 km/h.
Emergency Off
The setting process for the seats and exterior mirrors can be interrupted if neces-
sary, by pressing any button on the driver's seat. ÐSeat heaters
Fig. 43
Regulator for heating the front seats/rear seats
The seat backrests and surfaces of the front seats and the two outer rear seats
can be heated electrically. › The seat heaters on the driver's and front passenger's seat can be switched on
and regulated by pressing the button in the area of the symbol  or
 »

Fig. 43 -
 .
› The heaters on the left or right rear seats can be switched on and regulated by
pressing the regulator  or
 » Fig. 43 -
.
By pressing the button once, the heating is switched to the highest intensity -
level 3, which is indicated by all three of the warning lights in the switch lighting
up. With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is down-regula-
ted up to the switch-off. The intensity of the heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights in the switch. WARNING
If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating. This can lead to burns on the
back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating
is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in your journey when driving
long distances, so that the body can recuperate from the stress of the jour-
ney. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition. CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points to
avoid damaging the heating elements for the seat heaters.
■ Do not use the seat heaters if the seats are not occupied by persons or if ob-
jects, such as a child seat, bag, etc., are fastened or stored on them. A fault of the
heating elements in the seat heating can occur.
■ Do not clean the seats using moisture » page 153, Fabric covers on electrically
heated seats. Note
■ The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This
has a significant effect of saving on the battery capacity. ■ If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heating is switched off automatically, in
order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 169,
Automatic load deactivation .
■ If the heaters for the rear seats are set to the highest intensity - level 3, they
are automatically switched over to level
2 after 10 minutes (two warning lights
are illuminated on the switch). Ð
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Seats and Stowage

12-volt power socket
Fig. 67
Boot: Power socket
Overview of the 12-volt power socket
In the front centre console » Fig. 66 on page 69
.
In the boot » Fig. 67.
Using the power socket
› Remove the cover from power socket or cigarette lighter, or open the cover for
the power socket.
› Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.
Further information » page 177, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts .WARNING
■ Improper use of the 12-volt power socket and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries. ■ Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The 12-volt power socket
and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn. ■ If the connected electric device becomes too hot, switch it off and discon-
nect it from the power supply immediately. CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum power consumption, otherwise the vehicle's elec-
trical system can be damaged.
■ Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the
battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
■ Only use matching plugs to avoid damaging the 12-volt power socket. ■
Only use accessories that have been tested for electromagnetic compatibility in
accordance with the applicable directives.
■ Before turning the ignition on or off, and before starting the car, switch off the
device connected to the 12-volt power socket to prevent any damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
■ Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices! Note
The 12-volt power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power uptake of up to 120
watt.Ð Storage compartments
Overview
The vehicle has the following storage compartments: Storage compartment on the front passenger side » page 71
Storage compartment on the driver's side » page 71
Storage compartment on the dash panel » page 72
Stowage compartment in front centre console » page 72
Storage net in the front centre console » page 72
Map pockets in the front seats » page 73
Glasses storage box » page 73
Storage compartments in the doors » page 73
Stowage compartment below front passenger seat » page 74
Front armrest with storage compartment » page 74
Rear armrest with storage compartment » page 75
Stowage compartment in rear centre console » page 75
Seat backrest with through-loading channel » page 75
Removable through-loading bag » page 76
Side compartment in the luggage compartment » page 77
Stowage compartment behind the rear seats (Estate
car) » page 77
£70
Using the system