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The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the master key. The
receiver is located in the interior of th e car. The operating range of the remote
control is 10 metres but this range can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The master key has a fold-open key bit whic h 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 rece iver unit has been repaired or a new unit
installed, it is then necessary for a Škoda Dealer to initialise the system. Only after
this is it possible to again use the remote control.
Note
•The remote control is automatically deac tivated 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, ideally by a Škoda Service Partner, if the central
locking or anti-theft alarm system does re act to the remote control at less than 3
metres away.
Unlocking and locking car
Unlocking the vehicle 
– Press button for about 1 second.
Locking the vehicle

– Press button for about 1 second.
Deactivating safe securing system
– Press button twice in 3 seconds. Further information ⇒page 38.
Boot lid remote release

– Press button for about 2 second ⇒fig. 32 . Further information
⇒ page 40.
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 auto matically if you unlock the vehicle using
button but do not open a door or the b oot lid within the next 30 seconds. This
function is intended to prevent th e 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 co nfirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked. If the turn signal lights do not fl ash, check the doors, bonnet and boot lid
again to ensure that they are closed. If th e 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.
Fig. 32 Radio-operated
key
A1
A3
A2
A2
A4
A4
A1
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WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, 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 igni tion 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 actuatin g 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 butt ons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated 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.
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 44,
•Vehicle interior* ⇒page 44,
•A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
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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 avail-
able from your Škoda Service Partner.
•Before leaving the car, check that al l the doors, windows and the electric
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.
Interior monitor* 
The interior monitor detects moveme nts inside the car and then trig-
gers the alarm.
You must switch the interior monitor off if, for example, a child or an
animal inside the car might trigger the alarm.
Deactivation of interior monitor
– Switch off the ignition. – Press the button
 at the centre c olumn o n the dr iver s ide
⇒fig. 33 ,
the symbol
 which lights up in the button changes from red to
orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor is switched on agai n automatically the next time the car is
locked.
Note
•You can also switch off the interior moni tor, by deactivating the safe securing
system ⇒page 38.
•The version of the button can differ depending on the equipment installed in
the vehicle.
•For vehicles, which are equipp ed with towing protection monitoring*, this func-
tion is also deactivated ⇒page 44 by the button  on the center column at the
driver's side.
Towing protection monitoring*
The towing protection monitoring should be switched off, if the vehicle is
transported (e.g. by rail or by ship) or should be towed.
Switching off the towing protection monitoring
– Switch off the ignition.
– Press the button
 on the centre column at the driver's side
⇒ fig. 33 , the symbol
 lights up red in the button.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The towing protection monitoring is switch ed on again automatically the next time
the car is locked.
Fig. 33 Interior monitor
pushbutton
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Note
The interior monitor* is also switched off ⇒page 44, “Interior monitor* ” by
switching the towing protection monitoring off.
Power windows*
Buttons on the driver's door
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pres sing lightly on the respective butto n in the door. The process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the button up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in
the door. The closing process stop s when one releases the button. – Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by
pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.
The button for the individual windows is lo cated in the armrest of the driver's door
⇒ fig. 34 , front passenger door and in the rear doors* ⇒page 46, fig. 35 .
Buttons for the power window in the armrest of the driver's door Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the switches for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton ⇒fig. 34 . The buttons for power windows at rear doors are
activated again by pressing th e 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 longer possible to open the windows from the inside in
an emergency.
•The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 46. 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! You may other-
wis e suf fe r se v e re inj uri es a s a re s ult of g e tt ing a n ar m , for e xa m ple , ja m m e d
in the window!
•It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒fig. 34 when children
are being transported on the rear seats.
Fig. 34 Buttons on the
driver's door
AA
AB
AC
AD
AS
ASAS
AS
AS
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Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is st ill possible to open or close the windows
for a further 10 minutes. The automatic wind ow closing will not operate during this
time. The power windows are switched off co mpletely once you open the driver or
front passenger door.
•When driving always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the ve hicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Button in front passenger door and in rear doors
A button 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.
– 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 46. The closin g 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! You may other-
wise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed
in the window!
Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is st ill 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.
•If the child safety lock is switched on, the lighting of the switch for the window
lifter in the rear doors* is not activated.
Force limiter of the power windows
The electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces
the risk of bruises or injuri es when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by
several centimeters.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 seconds,
the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several
centimeters.
Fig. 35 Position of
button in front passenger
door
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You must try to close the window once
again within 10 seconds after the window
has gone down twice, 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! You may other-
wi se s uffe r s e ve re i njur ie s a s a re sul t of getting an arm, for example, jammed
in the window!
Window convenience operation
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 position 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 immediately by
releasing the key or the closing button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 46. 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! You may other-
wis e suf fe r se v e re inj uri es a s a re s ult of g e tt ing a n ar m , for e xa m ple , ja m m e d
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 deacti-
vating the warning system or after ac tivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Operational faults
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconnected and then reconnected, the electri-
cally operated power windows do 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 d oor into the closing position and hold it
there until all of the windows are closed.
•Release the key.
•Once again insert the key and turn it into the closing position for about 3
seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the wi ndows 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 d oor into the closing position and hold it
there until all of the windows are closed.
•repeat this operation until the window stops.
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WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 46. 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! You may other-
wis e su ffe r s ev e re inj uri e s a s a re sul t o f g e t tin g an a rm , fo r e xa m pl e, j am m e d
in the window!
Electric sliding/tilting roof*
Description
The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial ⇒fig. 36 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 long er 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 oper ation (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 ⇒fig. 36 .
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.
Fig. 36 Control dial for
the power sliding/tilting
roof
AA
AA
AC
AB
AD
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Closing
Sliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Turn the switch to position ⇒page 48, fig. 36 .
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 48, fig. 36 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!
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 position or
press the closing button of the 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 carefully - risk of injury! The overload protec-
tion system does not function with the convenience closing.
Emergency operation
You can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is
defect.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver carefully against the rear edge
of the cover of th e electrical drive ⇒fig. 37 .
– Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening and close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof ⇒fig. 38 .
AA
AAFig. 37 Detail of the
headliner: point for posi-
tioning screwdriver
Fig. 38 Detail of the
headliner: Emergency
operation
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