change key battery SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual
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Unlocking and locking37
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Unlocking and lockingKeyFig. 22 Set of keys without remote control / set of keys with remote control keyTwo keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehicle can
be equipped with keys without radio remote control fig. 22 - left, or with radio
remote control* fig. 22 - right.
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 en gine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steerin g lock might otherwise enga ge unintentionally - risk
of accident!Caution
Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against moisture
and severe shocks.
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean as impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.)
have a negative effect on the proper operation of the locking cylinder and the ignition
lock.
Note
Please approach an authorised Škoda Servic e Partner if you lose a key since he can
obtain a new one for you.Changing the battery of the radio remote controlFig. 23 Remote control key - remove cover / remove batteryEach remote control key contains a batt ery which is housed under the cover
fig. 23 . If the battery is discharged, the red in dicator light does not light up after
pressing a button on the remote control fig. 22 . Change the battery as follows:
– Fold open the key.
– Carefully press off the battery cover at the points of the arrows fig. 23 .
– Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery downwards at the point of the arrow fig. 23 .
– Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing upwards.
The correct polarity is shown on the battery cover.
– Position the battery cover on the key and press on it until it is heard to lock in place.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accord ance with environmental regulations.
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AA
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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 switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after
opening the door in order to deactiva te 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,
Angle of the vehicle* page 45,
Vehicle interior* page 45,
A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehi cle with the radio remote control or if you
switch the ignition on.Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information is available
by a specialist garage.
Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
Coding of the radio remote control and th e receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor* and Towing protection monitoring*Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
–Press the button
at the centre column on the driver side fig. 32 , the symbol
which lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protec tion monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next ti me the car is locked.Note
You can switch the interior monitor and th e towing protection monitoring off if
there is a possibility that movements from (e.g. children or animals) inside the vehicle
interior or if the vehicle must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might
trigger the alarm.
The opened storage compartment for spectacles reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. In order to ensure the func tion of the interior monitor to be fully
operational, always close the storage comp artment for spectacles before locking the
vehicle.
Fig. 32 Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
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Seats and Stowage85
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 86 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.Using the socket– Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket.
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
WARNING
Take care when using the cigarette ligh ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power socket.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Further information page 214, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 87 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the
process if the engine is stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for page 85, “Cigarette lighter*, power sockets”.
Fig. 86 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
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