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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key
Introductory information
Fig. 8
Key: without/with remote control
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehi- cle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control » Fig. 8 – 
or with
radio remote control » Fig. 8 – 
.
WARNING■
Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle – even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. electrical power windows) – risk of injury!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop! The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
NotePlease contact a ŠKODA Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a new one for you.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 9
Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery that is located under the cover
A
» Fig. 9 . If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light
B
does not flash
after you press a button on the remote control key » Fig. 14 on page 32.
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Partner to replace the key battery. Howev- er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in theregion of arrows
1
» Fig. 9 .
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards. The correct polarity
is shown on the battery cover.
›
Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery. 28Using the system

If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
A message is shown after switching off the ignition.
Information message
In the instrument cluster display: CHECK SAFELOCK.
Vehicles with the information display: Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual! Check
SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!)
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
Switch-on display
The warning light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it
begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
Locking/unlocking with the key
Fig. 12
Turning the key for unlocking
and locking the vehicle
Unlocking
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 12 .
Locking›Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of arrowB
» Fig. 12 .
The following is true after unlocking.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is switched off.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
On vehicles with remote control, only the driver's door is unlocked.
The following is true after locking. › The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The switched on interior lights go out over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is switched on.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Turning the key in the driver's lock twice inside 2 seconds in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 12 switches off the safelock.
Note
■
The windows open and close as long as the key is kept in the locked/unlocked
position; the sliding/tilting roof is tilted.■
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you must insert the
key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after un-
locking the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm is
triggered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
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Vehicle locking/unlocking from the insideFig. 13
Central locking button
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock or lock it with
the button » Fig. 13 without the ignition switched on. While a door is opened, the
vehicle cannot be locked.
Locking
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 13 . The symbol 
in the button comes on.
Unlocking
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 13 . The symbol 
in the button is no longer illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the luggage compartment lid from the
outside (safety feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
WARNING■ Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer-
gency – hazard!■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Note
If the safelock system is switched on » page 30
, the door opening lever and the
central locking buttons do not operate.
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 40, 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.
The spare key must by initialised by a ŠKODA partner after the receiver unit is re-
paired or replaced. Only then can the remote control key be used again.
Note
■ 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 approx. 3 metres away » page 28.
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Unlocking/locking
Fig. 14
Remote control key 
32Using the system

Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Folding out/folding up of the key bit
Warning light
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system or
anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent
the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The seat and mirror are adjusted after the vehicle is unlocked » page 61, Memo-
ry function of the power seat .
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been locked.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
The current position of the seat and mirror after the vehicle is locked » page 61,
Memory function of the remote control key .
If the button 
is accidentally pressed before the key is inserted into the ignition,
press the button  to unlock the vehicle.
WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched on,
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 luggage compartment lid
are closed and the vehicle is in your line of sight.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key.
ABSynchronization
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key areactuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the key 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.
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KESSY system
Introductory information
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables a comfort unlocking
and locking of the vehicle and starting the engine without actively using the
key » page 92 , Starting and stopping the engine . The KESSY system is integra-
ted in the central locking system and all of the functions of the remote control.

Locking/unlocking
Fig. 15
KESSY: Name of the zones and unlocking/sensors in the handle of
the front door
The vehicle is locked/unlocked when the key is at a maximum distance of around
1.5 m from the handle on the front door or from the handle of the boot lid. 
33Unlocking and locking

An emergency locking mechanism is located on the face side of the doors which
have no locking cylinder, it is only visible after opening the door.›
Remove the panel
A
» Fig. 18 .
›
Insert the key into the slot
B
and turn it into the horizontal position in the di-
rection of the arrow (mirror-inverted on the right doors).
›
Replace the cover.
After closing the door, it cannot be opened from the outside. The door is unlocked by pulling on the door opening lever and is then opened from the outside.
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Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
37
Automatic locking
38
Emergency unlocking
38WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage compart-
ment lid. Otherwise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if it
was locked– risk of accident!■
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid fully opened or slightly ajar
otherwise exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poi-
soning!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment lid,
it could crack – risk of injury!
CAUTION
If the vehicle was locked before the boot lid was closed, the lid is automatically
locked right away as soon as it is closed.
Note
The function of the handle above the licence plate is deactivated when starting
off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking. The func-
tion is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is opened.
Opening/closingFig. 19
Handle of boot lid
Fig. 20
Handle in the inner panelling of
the boot lid
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 37.
After unlocking, the boot lid can be opened with the handle above the number
plate.
Opening
›
Press the handle
A
» Fig. 19 and raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
B
.
Closing
›
Pull the lid down the handle
C
» Fig. 20 and close with a slight swing.
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37Unlocking and locking

The power socket is deactivated automatically when the amperage is too high,
the temperature is too high or the battery charge state is too low.
When the reasons for the deactivation no longer apply, the power socket will be
re-activated automatically. Then re-activate connected devices which are switch- ed on »
.
WARNING■
The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical ac-
cessories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to
150 watt.■
The power sockets- and thus the connected electrical devices -only oper-
ates if the ignition is switched on!
■
Improper use can lead to serious injury or fire. Therefore never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle - risk of injury!
■
Safely stow away all connected devices during the journey to prevent them
from being thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking ma- noeuvre or an accident - risk of death!
■
Do not pour liquids into the power socket - risk of death! If fluid does man-
age to get into the power socket, completely dry out the socket before reuse.
■
The connected appliances may behave differently to when connected to the
mains.
■
The connected devices may warm up during operation - risk of injury or fire!
■
The child lock on the 230 Volt power socket is unlocked when using ener-
gised adapters and extension cables - risk of injury!
■
Do no insert any conductive objects into the contacts of the power socket,
e.g knitting needs - risk of death!
CAUTION
■ Place the connector on the electrical device into the power socket as far as it
can go to create a connection between the contacts.■
If the connector of the electrical device is not inserted fully into the power sock-
et, the child safety lock might release, and the power socket be activated. The
electrical device is nevertheless not connected.
■
On vehicles with the START STOP system, when starting up the engine, the 230
Volt power socket is temporarily deactivated and the LED display flashes red. Af-
ter starting the engine, the power socket is re-activated automatically.
■
Do not connect any lamps with neon filaments to the 230 V power socket - risk
of damaging the lamp.
■ A larger current surge may arise in some power supplies (e.g. for notebooks)
when connecting them to a 230 V power socket- this will automatically deacti-
vate the power socket. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the con-
sumer and connect the power supply to the power socket first, followed by the
consumer.■
Observe the operating instructions for the connected devices!
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Storage compartments
Overview
The vehicle has the following storage compartments:
Storage compartment on the front passenger side» page 73Storage compartment on the driver's side» page 73Holder for reflex vest» page 74Stowage compartment in front centre console» page 74Multimedia holder» page 74Map pockets in the front seats» page 75Glasses storage box» page 75Storage compartments in the doors» page 75Stowage compartment below front passenger seat» page 76Front armrest with storage compartment» page 76Stowage compartment in rear centre console» page 77Seat backrest with through-loading channel» page 77Removable through-loading bag» page 77Storage compartment in the boot» page 78Storage box underneath the luggage compartment cov-
er» page 79 72Using the system

Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position
93
Power steering
93
Electronic immobiliser
93
Ignition lock
94
Starting engine
94
Switching the engine off
94
Starting and stopping the engine on vehicles with the KESSY system » page 95.
WARNING■
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
vehicle is stationary!■
Maintain a distance of 25 cm
1
to the steering wheel » Fig. 89 on page 93
–  . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system
will not be able to properly protect you – hazard!
■
The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the position of the steering wheel cannot accidently change during the journey – risk of accident!
■
If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of the steering wheel). In such cases, you could injure the arms, hands and head
when the driver airbag is deployed.
WARNING (Continued)■ When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2 » Fig. 90 on
page 94 (ignition switched on) without the engine running. This position is
indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result
in unexpected locking of the steering wheel – risk of accident!■
Only pull the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has come
to a complete stop (by applying the handbrake). Otherwise the steering wheel
could block – risk of accident!
■
When leaving the vehicle, the ignition must always be removed. This is par-
ticularly important if children are left in the vehicle. Otherwise the children
could, for example, start the engine – risk of accident or injury!
■
Never leave the engine running in unventilated or closed rooms. The ex-
haust gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon
monoxide a poisonous gas – hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause uncon-
sciousness and death.
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
■ The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3 » Fig. 90 on
page 94), if the engine is not running. The starter or engine can be damaged if
the starter is activated when the engine is running.■
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its operating temperature – risk of damaging the en-
gine!
■
Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine! On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage the catalytic converter. The battery from an- other vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid » page 195.
■
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation of heat when the engine is switched off.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your
journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its
operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower. 92Using the system

Note■The engine can only be started with a genuine ŠKODA key with the matching
code.■
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
■
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.
■
If the engine also does not start after the second attempt, the fuse for the elec-
tric fuel pump (in petrol engines) or the control unit for the glow plug system or
glow plug system relay and fuel pump (in diesel engines) could be faulty. Check
the fuse and replace, if necessary » page 199 or seek assistance from a ŠKODA
specialist garage.
■
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This
acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
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Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 89
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering wheel/safe dis-
tance to the steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 92.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
First of all adjust the driver's seat » page 59.
›
Pull the lever below the steering wheel down » Fig. 89 – 
.
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
›
Push the lever upwards to the stop.
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Power steering
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 92.
The power steering enables you to steer the vehicle with less physical force.
It is still possible to fully steer the vehicle if the power steering fails or if the en- gine is not running (vehicle being towed in). However, greater physical effort is
required to turn the steering wheel.
Steering force assistance can be influenced by the selection of driving
mode » page 124 .
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Electronic immobiliser
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 92.
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deacti-
vated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The
electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is with-
drawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display: Immobilizer active.
or
IMMOBILIZER ACTIVE
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