2014 SKODA OCTAVIA key

If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible to unlock the vehicle by pressing the central locking button .
Note
For some countries with right-hand steering, the single-door opening function
is set at the factory.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 37
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside, the » Fig. 37 button can
be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking » Fig. 37
If the symbol 
in the button is lit, the vehicle is locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
› Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
› 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 in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.
WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – danger to life!■
If the Safelock system is switched on » page 57, the door opening levers
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTIONIf at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Child safety lock
Fig. 38
Rear door: left/right
Read and observe
and on page 54 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety lock on and off » Fig. 38
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 54 first.
Failure of the central locking
In the event of a failure of the central locking, only the driver's door can be
locked or unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be
emergency locked or unlocked.
› Unlocking / locking
» page 55 for vehicles without remote control.
› Unlocking / locking for vehicles with remote control
» page 225 .
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 226.
› Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid
» page 226. 
58Using the system

Displaying an error
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red indicator light B
» Fig. 34 on page 55 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key, the battery is empty.
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY PLEASE CHANGE
Replace the battery » page 224.
Anti-theft alarm system

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
59
Interior monitor and towing protection
60
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
› Opening the bonnet.
› Opening the boot lid.
› Opening the doors.
› Manipulation of the ignition lock.
› Towing the vehicle
» page 60.
› Movement in the vehicle
» page 60.
› Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
› Uncoupling the trailer
» page 174, Attaching and detaching trailers .
If the driver's door of a vehicle with a remote control is unlocked and opened
by the lock cylinder, then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the  button on the remote control key or
switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is 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.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 45 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
59Unlocking and opening

Opening/closingFig. 40
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening/closing boot lid » Fig. 40
Unlocking the door
Opening the flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 60 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button  on the remote control
key, then the door is automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by a specialist garage.
After activation of delayed locking, the boot lid can be opened again after clos-
ing within a limited period.
Delayed locking can be deactivated by a specialist garage at any time.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
button 
on the remote control key.123Electric boot lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating description
62
Acoustic signals
63
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
63
Malfunctions
63
The tailgate can be electrically operated and also manually if necessary » .
Force limiter
The electric luggage compartment lid (hereinafter referred to only as a lid) is
equipped with a force limiter. If the lid hits an obstacle when closing, it stops
and an audible signal sounds.
If you rapidly enter the vehicle during the opening or closing process of the
boot lid, the whole vehicle may jerk and as a result the movement of the lid
can be interrupted.
Manual operation
When the lid is actuated manually, it must be closed slowly. It must be ensured
that when pressing the lid into the lock, pressure is applied to the centre edge
of the lid above the ŠKODA logo »
.
WARNING■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!■
Never drive with the lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the lid manually during an electrical closing process -
there is a risk of damaging the electric lid operation system. 61Unlocking and opening

CAUTION■Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the open-
ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the
roof rack or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!■
Ensure that there is at least 10 cm of clearance above the opened lid (e.g. dis-
tance from the garage ceiling). Otherwise, it may happen that the clearance
above the opened lid is no longer sufficient after relieving the vehicle of a load
(e.g. after unloading) – risk of causing damage to the lid.
■
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the load on the lid to re-
enable the electrical operation.
■
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
mittent beep.
■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operating description
Fig. 41
Lid operation
Fig. 42
Button for the flap operation / operation areas
Read and observe and on page 61 first.
Control elements
› Symbol button

on the remote control key (press for about 1 s).
› Button in handle
A
on the outer part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
B
on the inner part of the lid
» Fig. 41.
› Button
C
in the centre console
» Fig. 42.
Operating areas
The system distinguishes 3 operating areas where the function of the individu-
al operating elements changes » Fig. 42. The end positions of the lid - fully
closed in the secured lock and fully opened - differ as well.
The range of the area
3
changes depending on the setting of the top position
of the lid » page 63 .
If the lid is set in the uppermost position in the area
2
, the area
3
is not ac-
tive. The range of the area
2
changes depending on the setting of the top po-
sition of the lid.
Symbol explanation in the operating description Feasible action
Non-feasible action
Movement in the opposite direction to the previous movement
Lid operation with the handle
AActionClosed LidArea » Fig. 42Open
Lid123OpeningStopClosing
The operation of the lid using the handle
A
is only possible when the vehicle
is unlocked.
Lid operation with the button
BActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
Operating the lid with the button
B
is only possible when the lid is open. 

62Using the system

Lid operation with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button CActionClosed LidAreaOpenLid123OpeningStopClosing
When the ignition is switched on, the operation of the lid does not function us-
ing the remote control key.
Operating the lid with the button
C
does not work if the vehicle was locked
from the outside.
Operating the lid with the symbol button  on the remote control key and the
button
C
does not work when a trailer is coupled to the vehicle.
Acoustic signals
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
The acoustic signals serve as a safety function and provide information about
the success of a performed action.
SignalsImportance
Interrupted tone
Open (using the button  on the remote control key
or the button C
» Fig. 42 on page 62 )

Automatic closing of the lid » page 61,
in section In-
troduction
1 continuous toneForce limiter3 rising tonesConfirmation of the storage of the lid position3 identical tonesfault
Adjusting/deleting the top lid position
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
Adjusting
›
Stop the lid in the desired position (electrically or manually).
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 62 for longer than 3 seconds.
Storing the new position is confirmed with an audible signal.
Delete›
Carefully lift up the lid manually to the maximum opening position.
›
Press and hold the button
B
» Fig. 41 on page 62 for longer than 3 seconds.
An audible signal sounds and the height which was originally set is deleted
from the memory, while the basic position of the top lid position is again set.
The top lid position is adjusted, for example, in the following situations.
› When the space for opening the lid is limited (e.g. garage height).
› For a more convenient operation, such as by a person's height.
The top position which is reached when the lid opens automatically, is always
lower than the maximum top position which can be reached when the lid is
opened manually.
The lid always opens to the height which was last stored.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 61 first.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected while the lid is open, it is nec-
essary to activate the system of the electric boot lid.
Activation means closing the lid slowly by hand. Thus, the end position of the
lid is stored under fully closed in secured lock.
Examples of operational malfunctions
Description of the malfunc-
tionPossible solutionsThe lid cannot be lifted out
of the lockEmergency unlocking of the lid » page 226The lid does not react to an
opening signal
Removing a possible obstacle (e.g. snow), re-
opening the lid » page 62

Press handle A
» Fig. 41 on page 62 and pull
the lid upwards
The lid remains in the top
positionManual closing of the lid63Unlocking and opening

Window convenience operationRead and observe
and on page 64 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening or
closing all the windows at once.
Settings the window convenience operation » Infotainment owner's manual ,
chapter Vehicle settings (button CAR) .
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
Opening
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the unlock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 43 on page 64 in the opening position.
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
Hold button
A

» Fig. 43 on page 64 in the closing position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
The prerequisite for ensuring that the convenience operating feature correctly
is the automatic opening/closing of all windows is operational.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's lock
is only possible within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the key or the re-
spective button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 64 first.
The electric window levers do not work if the vehicle battery has been discon-
nected and connected again while a window was open. The system must be
activated.
Activation sequence
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull the relevant button upwards again for approx. 1 second, and keep it
pressed down.
Mechanical windows
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing windows
67
The windows can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached
to the respective door panel.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ In the event that the windows are frozen, first of all remove the
ice » page 183 , Windows and external mirrors and only then operate the win-
dow lift. Otherwise, the window sealing and the window lift mechanism could
be damaged.■
Make sure that the windows are closed whenever you leave the locked vehi-
cle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds, you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
Always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation system for
ventilating the interior of the vehicle when driving. If the windows are opened,
dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and wind noise may also oc-
cur at certain speeds.66Using the system

CAUTIONDuring the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicin-
ity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof will not operate. The sun roof must be activated.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 46
on page 67 .
› Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
› The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the lever.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 67 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key
or, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
A

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Roller blind of the sun roofFig. 47
Open sun screen
Read and observe on page 67 first.
The sunshade is manually operated by pulling the handle in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 47.
WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Panorama sliding-/tilting roof - Version 2
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
69
Malfunctions of the sliding/tilting roof
69
Opening and closing the sun roof
69
Malfunctions of the sun screen
70
Convenient operation of the sun roof
70
The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilt-
ing roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the
outdoor temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after
switching the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's
door is opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.68Using the system

Pressing and holding the button opens or closes the sun screen to the desired
position. By releasing the button, the opening or closing operation is stopped.WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Malfunctions of the sun screen
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
If, for example, the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possi-ble that the sunshade will not operate correctly. The system must be activa-
ted.
Activation sequence.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Set the switch to the position
» Fig. 49
on page 69 .
› Press the button
 and hold down.
› The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the button.
Convenient operation of the sun roof
Read and observe
on page 68 first.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the keyor, with the KESSY system, by means of sensor
B

--
» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold symbol button  on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
With the KESSY system, hold a finger on sensor
B

» Fig. 36 on page 56 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off sensor
B
when using the KESSY
system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button  on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.
Note
The sliding/tilting roof cannot be opened using the convenience operating fea-
ture.70Using the system