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Replacing the battery in the remote control keyFig. 184
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 209 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 184 with your thumb or using a flat
screwdriver in the region of the arrows
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down in
the region of the arrow
2
.
›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 210.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Synchronising the remote control
Read and observe
on page 209 first.
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 are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
› Press any button on the remote control key.›Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing
the button.
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating
(auxiliary heating)
Fig. 185
Radio remote control: Battery
cover
Read and observe on page 209 first.
The battery is located under a cover on the back of the radio remote con-
trol » Fig. 185 .
›
Insert a flat, blunt object, such as a coin, into the gap of the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover against the direction of the arrow up to the mark to open the
cover.
›
Replace the battery.
›
Return the battery cover.
›
Turn the cover in the direction of the arrow up to the initial marking, engage.
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replace batteries of the removable lightsFig. 186
Taking out the lamp
Read and observe on page 209 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Take out the light in the direction of arrow » Fig. 186.
›
Lever off the cover for the rechargeable batteries with a narrow and pointed
object from the location of the lock-off clips
A
.
›
Remove the faulty rechargeable batteries from the lamp.
›
Insert the new rechargeable batteries.
›
Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it
clicks into place.
CAUTION
■ We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner. If the lamp is not correctly opened, it can be damaged.■
The replacement rechargeable batteries must have the same specification as
the original rechargeable batteries. If other types of rechargeable batteries are
used, the power output can be reduced or it can lead to a malfunction of the
lamp.
Emergency unlocking/locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
211
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
211
Unlocking the tailgate
212
Selector lever-emergency unlocking
212Unlocking/locking the driver's doorFig. 187
Handle on the driver's door: cov-
ered lock cylinder
The driver's door can be unlocked or locked in an emergency.
›
Pull on the door handle and hold in place.
›
Insert the vehicle key into the slot on the bottom of the cover in the arrow
area » Fig. 187 .
›
Fold the cover upwards.
›
Release the door handle.
›
Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
Pull on the door handle and replace the cover in its original location.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock-
ing/unlocking.
Locking the door without a locking cylinder
Fig. 188
Emergency locking: Left/right rear door
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.
211Emergency equipment and self-help
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Ball rodinstalling161
removing162
Bar with sliding hook98
Battery In the remote control key
210
Belts12
Belt tensioners15
Bonnet Closing
181
Opening181
Boot Class N1 vehicles
102
See Boot lid57
Boot lid automatic locking
58
Closing57
Opening57
Warning light36
Brake information messages
35
warning light35
Brake booster136
brake fluid specification
187
Brake fluid186
Checking186
information messages35
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) warning light
41
brakes Driving in
140
Brakes Brake booster
136
Brake fluid186
Braking and stabilisation systems142
Handbrake136
Brakes and parking135
Braking Information on braking
135
Break recommendationSee Fatigue detection157
C
Camera Lens care
173
Camera lens care
173
Car care Jack
173
Car computer See multifunction display
44
Care and maintenance166
Car park ticket holder86
Carrier Roof rack
103
Cavity protection173
CD changer128
Central locking51
Problems55
Central locking button54
Change bulb for high beam
218
bulb for low beam218
engine oil183
light bulb in tail light220
Change engine oil
183
Changing Wheels
200
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
201
Preparation200
Removing and refitting a wheel201
Charging a vehicle battery189
Check Fit ball head properly
161
CheckingBattery electrolyte level188
Brake fluid186
Coolant185
Engine oil184
Oil level184
Windscreen washer fluid182
Checks Statutory checks
166
Children and safety23
Child safety Side airbag
25
Child safety lock55
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
25
Child seat Classification
25
ISOFIX26
on the front passenger seat24
TOP TETHER27
Use of ISOFIX child seats26
Chrome parts see vehicle care
172
Cigarette lighter89
cleaning chrome parts
172
Cleaning Alcantara
175
and maintaining belts176
artificial leather175
headlight glasses172
materials175
natural leather175
plastic parts171
seats covers of the electrically heated seats176
wheels173
Cleaning safety belt
176
Cleaning seat covers
176
232Index