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Central locking system
Description
Unlocking or locking causes all the doors and the fuel filler flap* to be unlocked or
locked at the same time by the central lockin g system (as long as it is not set differ-
ently in the menu Setup (settings) - Convenience information display*). The boot
lid is unlocked when opening. It can be op ened by pressing the hand grip above the
licence plate ⇒page 48.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
•from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 46,
•using the button for the central locking system ⇒page 47,
•by using the remote control ⇒page 50.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles without anti-theft alarm system
After the car is locked, the indicator light flashes after 2 seconds.
After the car is locked with the deactivate d safe securing system, the indicator light
flashes only after 30 seconds.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system
After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then more
slowly.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system ⇒page 46 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts
to flash slowly after about 30 seconds.
If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up
for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly, there is a fault in the system of the
central locking or the interior monitor* ⇒page 52. Contact a specialist garage to
obtain assistance.
Convenience operation of windows
One can open and close the electrically powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle ⇒page 55. Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock
the driver's door. The other doors and the
fuel filler flap* remain locked and are only unlocked after repetitive unlocking.
If you wish, you can have your Škoda Dealer activate the function of the single door
opening mode.
Automatic locking*
All the doors and the boot lid are locked automatically once the car reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button
 or by pulling the door opening lever.
If you wish, your Škoda Deal er can activate the function of the automatic locking
mode.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from
outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency - danger to
life!
Note
•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.
•Only the front doors can be unlocked and locked using the key if the central
locking system fails. You can lock or unlock manually the other doors and the boot
lid.
−Emergency locking of the door ⇒page 48.
− Emergency unlocking of the boot lid ⇒page 49.
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Safe securing
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door lock s to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to open the doors with the door handle either from the inside or from the
outside. This acts as an effective deterrent for attempts to break into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing sy stem by locking twice within 2seconds.
If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door
flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash slowly again after about
30 seconds.
The safe securing system is again activate d the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
locked again.
The doors can be opened from the inside if the vehicle is locked and the safe
securing system is deactivated:
•The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
•The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person and animals 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 emer-
gency - hazard!
Note
The anti-theft alarm system* is also activated with the deactivated safe securing
system when locking the vehicle. The inte rior monitor* is however not activated.
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door in the direction of travel
(opening position) ⇒fig. 43 .
– Pull on the door handle and open the door.
•All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
and the fuel filler flap* are unlocked.
•The boot lid is then unlocked.
•The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
•The safe securing system is deactivated.
•The windows are opened provided the key is held in the opening position*. On
vehicles fitted with anti-theft alarm syst em the window operation is only possible
45 seconds after deactivation of the warning system.
•The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted
with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒page 51.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system*, you must unlock the
vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have to insert the key into
the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after opening the
Fig. 43 Turning the key for
unlocking and locking the
vehicle
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door. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15
seconds.
Closing the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door in the opposite direction of travel (closing position) ⇒page 46, fig. 43 .
•The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap* are locked.
•The switched on interior lights wi ll switch off over the door contact.
•The windows and the electric sliding/tilting roof* are closed provided the key is
held in the locking position.
•The safe securing system is activated immediately.
•The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
The opened driver door cannot be locked. It must be locked separately after closing
it.
Buttons for the central locking system
If the vehicle was not locked from ou tside, you can also unlock and lock
it with the rocker switch on the centre console without the ignition
switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
–Press button ⇒fig. 44 . The symbol
 in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
–Press button ⇒fig. 44 . The symbol
 goes out in the button.
The following applies if you have lo cked your vehicle using the button :
•It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
•You can unlock the doors individually from the inside and open them by pulling
the door opening lever.
•As long as one door is opened7), the vehicle cannot be locked in order to avoid
inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle.
•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.
By pressing and holding the button or , you can conveniently close or open
the windows ⇒page 55.
WARNING
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Children should never be left unattended
in the vehicle since it is difficult to provide assistance from the outside when
the doors are locked. Locked doors make it difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
AB
Fig. 44 Centre console:
Buttons for central locking
7)Is not valid for the boot lid.
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Note
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not
operate if the safe securing system is activated.
Emergency locking of the doors
An emergency locking mechanism is loca ted on the rear side of the doors
which have no locking cyli nder; it is only visible after opening the door.
Locking
– Remove the panel ⇒fig. 45 .
– Insert the key into the opening under the panel and press the stopping lever as far as the stop toward the inside.
– Re-insert the panel.
After closing the door, you can no longer op en it from outside. If the child safety
lock is not switched on, it is possible to open the door from the inside by pulling
twice on the door handle. If the child safety lock is switched on, it is necesary to also
open the door from outside besides pu lling twice on the inner door handle.
Boot lid
Open 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. 46 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 paneling of the
boot lid.
WARNING
•Ensure that the lock is properly enga ged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly wh en driving even if the boot lid lock
is closed - risk of accident!
•Never drive with the boot lid fully opened 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!
Fig. 45 Rear door: Emer-
gency locking of the door
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Fig. 46 Handle of boot lid
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button but do not open a door or the boot
lid within the next 30 seconds. This
function is intended to prevent th e car being unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the power seats and exterior mirrors* move
into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat and exterior
mirrors is retrieved.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to co nfirm that the vehicle has been correctly
locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button 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 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 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 igni tion lock in order to avoid the car being
inadvertently locked and, in addition, the anti-theft alarm system* being switched
on. Should this happen, press the unlock button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchonisation of the remote control
If 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 butt ons on the radio-operated key are actu-
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*
Description
The 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 automatically when the 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 closing 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 automatically 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 key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after opening 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.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
•Bonnet,
•Boot lid,
•Doors,
•Ignition lock,
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Power windows*
Buttons on the driver's door
The power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.
Opening a window
– A window is opened by pres sing lightly on the respective butto n 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 stop s 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 button for the individual windows is located in the armrest of the driver's door
⇒fig. 51 , front passenger door and in the rear doors* ⇒page 54. Buttons for the power window in the armrest of the driver's door
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 switches for power windows at rear doors by pressing the
safety pushbutton ⇒fig. 51 . The buttons for power windows at rear doors are
activated again by pressing th e 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 54. The closing process
will be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You
should then 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!
•It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power
windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒fig. 51 when children
are being transported 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. Duri ng this time the automatic closing and opening func-
tions of the window will operate. The po wer windows are switched off completely
once you open the driver or front passenger door.
Fig. 51 Buttons on the
driver's door
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AD
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ASAS
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•When driving always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the ve hicle. 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 front passenger door and in rear doors
A button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.
Opening a window
– Lightly press the appropriate switch down and hold it until the
window has moved into the desired position.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by
pressing the switch down up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the
button causes the window to stop immediately.
Closing a window
– Lightly press the appropriate switch up and hold it until the window
has moved into the desired position. – Additionally you can close the window automatically (fully closed) by
pressing the switch up up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button
causes the window to stop immediately.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter ⇒page 54. The closin g process will
be stop if an obstruction is detected and the window will open again. You
should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may other-
wise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed
in the window!
Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is st ill 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.
•If the child safety lock is switched on, the lighting of the switch for the window
lifter in the rear doors* is not activated.
Force limiter of the power windows
The 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 process is stopped and the window goes down by
several centimeters.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 seconds,
the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down by several
centimeters.
You must try to close the window once ag ain within 10 seconds after the window
has gone down twice, even if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process
is stopped. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The
force limiter is still switched on.
Fig. 52 Position of button in
front passenger door
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Lights and Visibility
Lights
Switching lights on and off 
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch into position
.
Switching on the low beam and main beam
– Turn the light switch into position
.
– Press the main beam lever forward in order to switch on the main beam ⇒page 65, fig. 62 .
Switching off lights (except daylight driving lights)
– Turn the light switch into position 0.
Low beam comes on only if the ignition is switched on. After switching off the igni-
tion, the low beam is switched off automati cally and only the side lights come on.
For vehicles which are equipped with the function Coming/Leaving-Home*
⇒ page 61, the side lights also go out. On models fitted with
right-hand steering the position of certain switches differs
from that shown in ⇒ fig. 56. The symbols which mark the switch positions are
identical, however.
WARNING
Never drive with side lights on - risk of accident! The side lights are not
bright enough to light up the road suffic iently in front of you or to be seen by
other oncoming traffic. In this case, always switch on the low beam when it
is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•An audible warning will sound if you wi thdraw the ignition key and open the
driver's door when the vehicle lights are still on.
•The acoustic warning signal is switched off over the door contact when the
driver's door is closed (ignition off). The vehicle can be parked with the side lights
on.
•If the car is parked for a lengthy period , we recommend switching off all lights,
or leaving only the parking lights switched on.
•The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accord-
ance with the legal requirements.
•If a fault occurs in the light switch , the low beam comes on automatically
•In the event of cool or humid weather co nditions, the headlights can be misted
up from inside.
−The temperature difference between interior and external area of the head-
light lenses is decisive.
− When the driving lights are switched on , the light outlet surfaces are free
from mist after a short period. The headlight lenses can possibly mist up at the
border areas.
− It also concerns reverse light and turn signal lights.
− This mist has no influence on th e life of the lighting system.
Fig. 56 Dash panel: Light
switch
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If the vehicle speed is below 65 km/h for at least 2 minutes, the lights are switched
off.
Rain lights
If you switch on the windscreen wipe in
the operation rain sensor* for longer than
10 seconds or in the operation permanent wipe (position 2 or 3) ⇒page 69
switching on for longer than 15 seconds, th e side lights and low beam are switched
on automatically. The light switches off if the windscreen wipe is in operation rain
sensor* for more than 4 minutes or is no t switched on in the operation permanent
wipe.
WARNING
The automatic light control only operates as a support. The driver is not
released from his responsibility to inspect the light and if necessary to switch
on the light depending on the light conditions. The light sensor cannot
detect for example rain or snow. For these conditions we recommend to
switch on the low beam
!
Note
•Do not affix any stickers in front of the light sensor, so that you do not impair its
function or put it out of operation.
•The same principles as fo r using the automatic light control also apply to the
light which is switched on manually ⇒page 59.
Cornering lights*
The cornering lights are used to illuminate the curves by means of the cone of light
swiveling together with the front headlight with Xenon lights*.
WARNING
If the cornering lights are defectiv e, the headlights are automatically
lowered to the emergency position, whic h prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive
carefully and have the car inspected
immediately by a specialist garage.
Coming Home Function
The function makes it possible to switch on the lights in the darkness for
a short time after leaving the vehicle.
Switching on Coming Home Function
– The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control

and the low beam illuminates.
– Switch off the ignition.
– After opening the driver's door , the function Coming Home is
switched on.
– Close all the doors and the boot lid and lock the vehicle. After a short time, switch all lights off.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Coming Home switches on the
following lights:
•Parking lights,
•Low beam,
•Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,
•Licence plate light.
Coming Home Function
The lights go out 10 seconds after cl osing all the doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, th e lights go out 60 seconds after switching
off the ignition.
The function Coming Home is controlled wi th the light sensor in the mount of the
interior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light
WARNING (continued)
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The rear fog light warning light

⇒ page 32 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Fog lights with the function “Corner”*
The fog lights with the function “Corner” improve the illumination of
areas close to the vehicle when turning, parking etc.
The fog lights with the function “Corner” are regulated according to the steering
angle or after switching on the turn signal light8) in the following circumstances:
•the vehicle is stationary an d the engine is running or it moves with a speed of
maximum 40 km/h;
•the daylight driving lights are not switched on;
•the low beam is switched on or th e light switch is in the position  and the
intensity of the ambient light causes the low beam to be switched on;
•the fog lights are not switched on;
•no reverse gear is engaged.
Note
If you engage the reverse gear during the active function “Corner”, both fog lights
illuminate.
Rear fog light 
Switching on the rear fog light
– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or  ⇒ page 62,
fig. 58 .
– Pull the switch into position .
The rear fog light warning light  ⇒ page 32 lights up in the instrument cluster
when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer ligh ts 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 avoid dazzling vehicles behind your
vehicle.
Instrument lighting* 
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting.
Instrument lighting
– Switch on the light.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 59 to the desired intensity of the instru-
ment lighting
9).
8)If both switch on versions are conflicting, for example if the steering wheel is turned to the
left and the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
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9)For the information display* ⇒page 26 the intensity of the lighting is automatically set. The
setting using the control dial ⇒ fig. 59 is only possible when driving in the dark.
Fig. 59 Dash panel: Instru-
ment lighting
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