2009 SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR door lock

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Unlocking and locking carUnlocking 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 2 seconds. Further information
⇒
page 38.
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
boot lid within the next 30 seconds. This
function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The safe securing system along with the anti-theft alarm system are, however, deactivated during these 30 seconds. In addition, when the car is unlocked, the el
ectrically adjustable 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.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outsid
e 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 co
ntact 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 the alarm syst
em* being switched on. Should this
happen, press the unlock button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchonisation of the remote controlIf 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 buttons on the radio-operated key are actu-
Fig. 40 Folding key with radio remote control
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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*DescriptionThe anti-theft alarm system increases the le
vel of protection against people seeking
to break into the vehicle. The system tri
ggers audible and visual warning signals if
an attempt is made to break into the vehicle. Optical and acoustic signals alert if an al
arm has been triggered (the turn signal
lights flash and the signal horn honks). How is the alarm system activated? The anti-theft alarm system is activated
automatically when th
e 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 locking 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 au
tomatically locked agai
n if the vehicle is
not opened within 30 seconds after reac
tivating 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 an
d switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after unlocking the door in order to deac
tivate 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,
•
Vehicle interior
4),
•
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.
Deactivation of interior monitor 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 38.
This function makes it possible for example to leave animals in the vehicle. How is the alarm switched off? You switch the alarm off if you unlock the
vehicle with the radio remote control or
if you switch the ignition on.
Note
•
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-
able by a specialist garage.•
Before leaving the car, check that all 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 receiver unit precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.4)The alarm will be triggered through movement of
occupants 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 moni-tored under certain circumstances.
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Power windows*Buttons on the driver's doorThe power windows operate only when ignition is switched on. After switching the ignition off, the power windows can still be operated however for maximum 10 minutes if
a front door is not opened.
Opening a window – A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button 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 stops 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 buttons for the individual windows are located in the armrest of the driver's door
⇒fig. 41
, front passenger door and in the rear doors*.
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver 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 buttons for power
windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton
⇒fig. 41
. 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 longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an emergency.•
The system is fitted
with a force limiter
⇒page 45. If there is an obstacle,
the closing process is stopped and the
window goes down into the opened
position. You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You 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 doors (safety pushbutton)
⇒fig. 41
when children
are being transported on the rear seats.
Note
•
Other switches have only two positions for opening and closing the window.
The switch must be held until th
e window is opened or closed.
Fig. 41 Buttons on the driver's door
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
•
After switching the ignition off, it is still 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 completely 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 vehicle. 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 the front passenger door and in the rear doorsA button for the relevant window is provided in these doors. Opening a window – Lightly press the appropriate button
down
and hold it until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Closing a window – Lightly press the appropriate button
up and hold it until the window
has moved into the desired position.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter
⇒page 45. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down. You should then take particular care when closing the wind
ows! You 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 windowsThe 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 proc
ess is stopped and the window goes down
into the opened position. You must try to close the window once
again within 10 seconds after the window
has gone down and if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is stopped. During this time it is not po
ssible to automatica
lly close the window.
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, th
e force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
You should 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!Window convenience operationYou can open and close the electric
ally powered windows as follows
when unlocking and locking the vehicle (only close the sliding/tilting roof). Opening a window – Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock
position until all the windows are opened.
Closing a window – Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock
position until all the windows are closed.
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You can interrupt the opening or closing
operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key.
WARNING
•
There must not be any persons in th
e vehicle which is locked from the
outside. After approx. 10 minutes have expired or after opening and closing the vehicle door when the ignition is switched off, the windows can no longer be opened.•
The person who operates the convenie
nce system must take extra care,
when closing the window, that no
passengers suffer any injuries.
Note
Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating feature.Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate If the battery of the car has been disco
nnected and then reconnected, the electri-
cally operated power windows do not oper
ate. The system must be activated.
Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:•
Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until
all the windows are closed,•
Release the key,
•
Hold the key again in the lockin
g 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 go down several centimetres Proceed as follows to close the window fully:•
Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until
all the windows are closed,
•
Repeat this operatiive cy
cle when the window stops.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter
⇒page 45. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the wi
ndow goes down by several centime-
ters. You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!Electric sliding/tilting roof*DescriptionThe sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial
⇒fig. 42
and only
functions when the ignition is switched
on. The control dial has a number of posi-
tions. After switching the ignition off, it is st
ill possible to open, close and tilt the
sliding/tilting roof for approx. 10 minutes.
It is no longer possible to operate the
sliding/tilting roof after opening
one of the front doors, however.
Fig. 42 Control dial for the power sliding/tilting roof
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Note
•
If the battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. He
re 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 tiltingComfort position – Turn the switch to position
⇒
page 46, fig. 42
.
Opening 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 automatica
lly 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 remo
ve any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening mechanism.
ClosingSliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof – Turn the switch to position
⇒
page 46, fig. 42
.
Safety closing The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. 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 force limiter by pressing the switch to the position
⇒page 46, fig. 42
at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting
roof to close completely
⇒
.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!Convenience operationYou can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside. – Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock
position until the sliding/tilting roof is closed
⇒
.
The closing process stops when one releases the key.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully -
risk of injury! The force limiter does
not operate with the
convenience closing.
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– On the version without reading lights press the switch to the right,
the symbol
O appears.
Door contact switching mechanism (front and rear* doors) – Press the switch to the right, the symbol

appears.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch into the
middle position

.
Reading lights* – Press on one of the switches in order to switch the right or left
reading light on or off.
Lighting of storage
compartment on the fr
ont passenger side*
– When opening the flap of the st
orage 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.
On vehicles with central locking, the interior light is switched on for about 20 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked, when a door is opened or after withdrawing the ignition key (if the switch of the relevant interior light is in the door contact posi-tion). The interior lighting goes off after about
60 minutes when a door has been left open
in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs re
placed by a specialist garage.
Rear interior lighting*The rear interior lighting
⇒fig. 52
is switched on and off
by pressing the glass on
the indented point. The same principles apply for
the interior lighting at the rear as for the for the inte-
rior lighting at the front
⇒page 53.
Note
We recommend having the bulb replaced by a specialist garage.Luggage compartment light*The light is located at the left top side
of the (right - Combi) luggage compartment.
The lighting comes on automatically when
the boot lid is opened. The luggage
compartment lighting will switch off agai
n automatically if the boot lid remains
open for more than about 30 minutes.
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Fig. 52 Rear light
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WARNING
•
If the windscreen wipers are handled carelessly, there is a risk of damage
to the windscreen.•
You should clean the wiper blades regularly with a windscreen cleaner in
order to avoid any smears. Clean a wiper bl
ade with a sponge or cloth if it is
very dirty, for example
from insect residues.
•
Replace the wiper blades once or twice a year for safety reasons. The
wiper blades are available from specialist garages.Replacing the wiper blade for rear window (Octavia)*Taking off the wiper blade – Fold the window wiper arm away
⇒
fig. 57
.
– Hold the window wiper arm at the top end with one hand.– Take hold of the wiper blade in the middle with the other hand and
take off the wiper blade by mo
ving in direction of arrow .
Attaching a wiper blade – Interlock the wiper blade into the window wiper arm - see arrow .
– Check whether the wiper blade is correctly attached.The same remarks apply here as for
⇒page 57, “Replacing wi
per blades for the
windscreen wipers”.Rear-view mirrorManual dimming interior rear-view mirrorAdjust the rear mirror before commencin
g to drive so that there is a clear
view to the rear. Basic setting – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror forward. Dimming mirror – Pull the lever on the bottom edge of the mirror back.Exterior mirror
Fig. 57 Wiper blade for rear window
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Fig. 58 Inner part of door: Rotary knob
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