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Note
The anti-theft alarm system* is also activated with the deactivated safe securing
system when locking the vehicle. The interior monitor* is however not activated.Unlocking the vehicle using the key– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of travel
(unlock position) fig. 24 .
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
All the doors (only the driver 's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system) are
unlocked.
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The boot lid is then unlocked.
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The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
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The safe securing system is deactivated.
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The windows open provided the key is held* in the unlock posi tion. On vehicles
fitted with anti-theft alarm system the wi ndow operation is only possible 45 seconds
after deactivation of the warning system.

The indicator light in the driver's door stop s flashing if the vehicle is not fitted with
an anti-theft alarm system* page 37.Note
If the vehicle is equippe d with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must insert the key into
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after unlocking 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.
Locking the vehicle with the key– Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction of
travel (lock position) fig. 24 .
All the doors and the boot lid are locked.

The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.

The windows close provided the key is held in the lock position.*
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The safe securing system is activated immediately.
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The indicator light in the dr iver door begins flashing.Note
If the driver's door has been op ened, the vehicle cannot be locked.Button for the central locking systemIf the vehicle was not locked from outside, you can also unlock and lock it with the
rocker switch on the centre consol e without the ignition switched on.Locking all doors and the boot lid– Press button fig. 25 . The symbol
 in the button comes on.
Fig. 24 Turning the key for unlocking
and locking the vehicle
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Fig. 25 Centre console: Buttons for
central locking
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Boot lidOpen the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlocking the
vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.Opening the boot lid–Press on the handle fig. 27 and at the same time raise the boot lid.Closing the boot lid– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing .
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the boot
lid.
WARNING

Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!

Never drive with the boot lid fully open ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!

Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack -
risk of injury!
Note
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After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 2 second and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
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The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting
off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central locking. The func-
tion of the hand grip is ac tivated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Octavia)If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold the seat backrest forwards page 54.
– Take out the warning triangle* fig. 28 .
– Press the operating lever in the direction of arrow in order to unlock the boot lid.
The operating lever is located under the panel .
– Open the boot lid from the outside.
Fig. 27 Handle of boot lid
Fig. 28 Emergency unlocking of the
boot lid
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Deactivating safe securing system– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information page 32.Boot lid remote release

– Press button for about 2 second. Further information page 35.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 confir mation 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 th e next 30 seconds. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confir m that the vehicle has been correctly locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the bu tton and some doors or the boot lid are
not closed, the turn signal lights flash only after closing.
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 th e 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 lo ck in order to avoid the car being inadvert- ently locked and the alarm system* being sw
itched on. Should this happen, press the
unlock button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchronisation of the remote controlIf 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 button s 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.
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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 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 au tomatically when the vehicle is locked with
the key on the closed driver's door or by us ing 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 automati cally 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 ke y into the driver door you then have to
insert the key into the ignition lock and sw itch the ignition on within 15 seconds after
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Power windows*Buttons on the driver's doorThe power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.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. Renewe d 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 auto matically (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. 32 , front passenger door and in the rear doors* page 40.
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 wind ows at rear doors by pressing the safety
pushbutton fig. 32 . 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 40. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!

It is recommended to deactivate the el ectrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton) fig. 32 when children are being trans-
ported 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. During this time the au tomatic closing and opening functions of
the window will operate. The power window s 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 an d in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Fig. 32 Buttons on the driver's door
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Window convenience operation*You can open and close the window with power windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle.Opening a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of th e driver's door in the unlock position or
press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows are
opened.Closing a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the dr iver's door in the lock position or press
the lock button of the radio remote co ntrol until all the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 40. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult 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 locking cylinder only 45 seconds after deactivating
the warning system or after activa ting the anti-theft alarm system.Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconne cted and then reconnected, 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.

Press the relevant switch top and hold it pressed as lo ng as necessary until the
window is closed.

Release the switch.

Press once again the relevant switch top and hold it pressed for approx. 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
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window
 page 40, “Force limiter of the power windows”.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 40. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimetres.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
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Deactivating the function daylight driving lights– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and hold it in
this position for at least 3 seconds.Activating the function daylight driving lights– Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the top and hold it in this
position for at least 3 seconds.
The daytime driving light is a combination of low-beam and parking light (front and
rear), including licence plate light.
When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the lighting of the instrument cluster
is switched on as well.Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 35 .
– Pull the light switch into position .
The rear fog light warning light
  page 22 lights up in the instrument cluster when
the fog light is switched off.
Rear fog light

Switching on the rear fog light– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 35 .
– Pull the switch into position .
The rear fog light warning light
  page 22 lights up in the instrument cluster when
the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer lights up automatically when you are towing a trailer
using a factory-fitted towing device which is fitted with the rear fog light.
The rear fog light is located in the rear light array on the driver's side.
Caution
The rear fog light should only be switched on if visibility is particularly poor (conform
with any varying legal provisions) to avoi d dazzling vehicles behind your vehicle.Headlamp range adjustment

Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of the
headlights to the load of the vehicle.– Turn the control dial fig. 36 until you have adjusted the low beam so that
oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Fig. 35 Dash panel: Light switch
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Fig. 36 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
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– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction
of arrow - the main beam light goes off.
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (spring-tensioned position) in direction of arrow - 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 igniti on is switched on. The corre-
sponding indicator light
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.

The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.

The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a bulb of the turn signal light
fails.

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 only operates if the ignition is
switched off.Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only if this does not risk dazzling other road
users.
Note

If you have switched on the right or left tu rn signal light and you switch off the igni-
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.

Use only in accordance with the legal requirements the described lighting and
signal systems.
Interior lightingLighting of the interior of the vehicle - Version 1Switching on the interior lighting– Press the switch in the direction of the edge of the light, the symbol

 fig. 39 appears.
Switching off the interior lighting– Press the switch into the middle position O.Operation of the lamp using the door switch– Press the switch in the direction of the centre of the light, the symbol

appears.
Reading lights– The reading lights are switched on or off with the switch .
If the lights are controlled via the door switch (switch in position
), the lighting is
switched on when:

Unlocking the vehicle

Opening doors

Withdrawing the ignition key.
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Fig. 39 Interior lighting with reading
lights
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If the on-board voltage drops, the rear window heater is switched off automatically,
in order to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control.
Sun visorsYou can pull the sun visor for the driver or front passenger out of the fixture and swivel
it toward the door in the direction of the arrow fig. 42 .
A vanity mirror*, which is provided with a cover, is located in the front passenger side
sun visor. Push the cover in direction of arrow .
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deployment
area of the head airbags if any objects, such as ball-point pens etc. are attached
to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is
deployed.
Windshield wiper and wash systemWindshield wiper
You can operate the windscreen wipers and automatic wipe/wash
using the windscreen wiper lever.The windscreen wiper lever fig. 43 has the following positions:Finger-operated wiping– If you wish to wipe the windscreen only briefly, push the lever into the sprung
position . If you hold the lever in the lower position for more than 1 second, the
wiper wipes faster.Intermittent wiping– Position the lever up into position .
– Set with the switch the desired brea k between the individual wiper strokesSlow wipe– Position the lever up into position .Fast wipe– Position the lever up into position .
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Fig. 43 Windscreen wiper lever
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