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Unlocking and locking
Key
Description
The vehicle is supplied with two keys without remote control ⇒fig. 16 or with two keys with remote control* ⇒fig. 17. The keys fit in all vehicle locks.
Key ring
The key ring only has the key number on it which is essential for producing other keys. This number can be used to order replacement keys from the Škoda Service Par tners.
The key ring with the number should be separately and securely kept in safe keeping since keys can only be replaced if they are lost or damaged by giving this number. You should also therefore give this key ring to the purchaser when selling the vehicle.
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 st art the engine 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 steering lock might otherwise engage unintention- ally - risk of accident!
Caution
•Each key contains electronic components; therefore protect them against mois-ture and severe shocks.
•Keep the groove of the keys absolutely cl ean as impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a negative effect on proper op eration of the keys and the ignition lock.
Note
Please approach a Škoda Service Partner if you lose a key since he can obtain a new one for you.
Fig. 16 Set of keys without remote control
Fig. 17 Radio-operated key
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Central locking system*
Description
Unlocking or locking the vehicle causes all doors to be unlocked or locked at the same time by the central locking system. The boot lid is unlocked when opening. It can be opened by pressing the ha nd grip above the licence plate.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:
•from the outside using the vehicle key ⇒page 34,
•using the buttons for the central locking system ⇒page 35,
•by using the remote control ⇒page 37.
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 34 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 40. 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 42, “Window convenience operation”.
Opening a single door*
This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors remain locked and are only unlocked when the command is repeated. The single door opening function can be first activated by recoding the control unit of the central locking system. This work is undertaken by a Škoda Service Partner can give you more information.
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 Service Partner ca n convert the central locking system of your car to the automatic locking mode.
WARNING
•Locking the doors prevents involuntar y opening in an exceptional situa- tion (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 op erate the rear door manually.
− Emergency locking of the door ⇒page 36.
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Safe securing
The central locking system is equipped with a safe securing system. Locking the vehicle from the outside caus es the door locks to be automatically blocked. The indicator light in the driver's door flashes. 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 system. This is done by locking the vehicle with the key or radio-operated key twice within 2 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!
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to the left into the opening
position ⇒fig. 21.
– Pull on the door handle and open the door with extra care.
•All the doors 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.
•The indicator light in the driver's door stops flashing if the vehicle is not fitted with an anti-theft alarm system* ⇒page 39.
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 unlocking the door. The alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
Fig. 21 Turning the key for unlocking and locking the vehicle
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Emergency locking of the doors
An emergency locking mechanism which is visible only after opening the
door is located on the face end of the rear doors (applies only for vehicles
with central locking).
Locking
– Remove the panel ⇒fig. 23.
– 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.
Luggage compartment door
Opening the boot lid
– Press on the hand grip above the licence plate 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 ⇒.
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the button on the driver door ⇒fig. 24.
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate.
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!
Fig. 23 Emergency locking of the door
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Fig. 24 Unlocking the boot lid
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Synchonisation of the remote control
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuating 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*
The anti-theft alarm system increases the le vel of protection against people seeking to break into the vehicle. The system tri ggers audible and visual warning signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system switched on?
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 remote control. It is acti- vated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system switched off?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched of f if the vehicle is unlocked by only using the remote control. The vehi cle 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 an d switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after unlocking the door in order to deac tivate 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,
•Vehicle interior* ⇒page 40,
•Angle of the vehicle*,
•A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon- nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the car with the radio remote control in the key or if you switch the ignition on.
Note
•The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years. More detailed information is avail-able from your Škoda Service Partner.
•Before leaving the car, check that all the windows and doors are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-the ft alarm system is fully operational.
•Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the use of the radio remote control from other vehicles.
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Interior monitor* and Towing protection*
The interior monitor and the towing protection detect movements
inside the vehicle interior and then trigger the alarm.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are operated with the
button . You can switch the interior monitor and the towing protec-
tion 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.
Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection
– Switch off the ignition.
– Press the button  on the driver door ⇒fig. 27.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds. The interior monitor and the
towing protection are switched off.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again automatically the next time the car is locked.
Note
•You can also switch off the interior moni tor and the towing protection, by deac- tivating the safe securing system ⇒page 34.
•When the ignition key is removed or a door is opened, the symbol in the button lights up red.
•Lighting up of the symbol in the button does not confirm that the interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on.
Power windows*
Switch for power windowsFig. 27 Interior monitor pushbutton
Fig. 28 Buttons on the driver's door
Fig. 29 Switch in the rear door
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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 switches for the individual windows are located in the operating part in the driver's door ⇒page 40, fig. 28, front passenger door and in the rear doors*.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light  in the safety switch lights up.
The switch for the power window in th e operating part in 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 ⇒page 40, fig. 28. The buttons for power windows at rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
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. 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 otherwise suffer severe injuries as a result of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
•It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in the rear doors (safety pushbutton) ⇒page 40, fig. 28 when children are being transported on the rear seats.
•In the event of a freezing up of the wi ndscreen, first of all eliminate the ice ⇒ page 166 and then operate the power windows otherwise the power window mechanism could be damaged.
Note
•After switching the ignition off, it is still 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.
•When driving always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle an d in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
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.
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You must try to close the window again within 10 seconds, even if the obstacle was not yet removed, the closing process is stoppe d. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window within the next 10 seconds - the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, th e force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may other- wis e su ffe r s ev e re inj uri e s a s a re sul t o f g e t tin g an a rm , fo r e xa m pl e, j am m e d in the window!
Window convenience operation
You can open and close the window with power windows as follows
when unlocking and locking the vehicle.
Opening windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the opening position
and hold it until all the windows are open.
Closing windows with the key
– Turn the key in the lock of the driver door into the closing position and
hold it there until all of the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by releasing the key.
WARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating feature ⇒ in “Switch for power windows” on page 40.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
Operational faults
Electrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disco nnected and then reconnected, the electri- cally operated power windows do not oper ate. The system must be activated. Proceed as follows in order to re-establish the function:
•turn the key in the lock of the driver d oor into the closing position and hold it there until all of the windows are closed,
•release the key,
•Once again insert the key and turn it into the closing position for about 3 seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the windows during the winter may result in a greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and move back several centimetres
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:
•turn the key in the lock of the driver d oor into the closing position and hold it there until all of the windows are closed,
•repeat this operation until the window stops.
WARNING
•Obstruction protection is not active during the closing of the windows ⇒ in “Switch for power windows” on page 40.
•You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example, jammed in the window!
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Fog lights with integrated turning light*
The turning light is intended for a better illumination of the vehicle
close range when turning, parking etc.
The turning light is controlled in line with the steering angle or by switching on the turn signal light in th e following circumstances:
•Vehicle speed max. 40 km/h,
•low beam switched on,
•no reverse gear engaged,
•no hazard warning light system switched on.
A fault in the turning light is indicated by the warning light  lighting up or flashing.
Note
If the fog lights are switched on, the function of the turning light is not active.
Rear fog light 
Switching on the rear fog light 
– First of all turn the light switch into position  or  ⇒page 45,
fig. 33 .
– Pull the light switch out to the second detent . The fog lights* light
up at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights*, the rear fog light is switched on by turning the light switch to the position  and is pulled out directly to the position . This switch does not have two positions, but only one position.
The rear fog light warning light  ⇒page 20 lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog light is switched off.
Only the rear fog light of the trailer ligh ts up if the vehicle is fitted with a towing device from Škoda original accessories and when you are towing a trailer which is fitted with the rear fog light.
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.
Headlamp range adjustment 
Once the low beam is switched on you can then adapt the range of
the headlights to the load of the vehicle.
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 34 until you have adjusted the low beam
so that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
Settings
The positions correspond approximat ely to the following vehicle loads:
Front seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment laden.
Driver seat occupied, lu ggage compartment laden.
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Fig. 34 Dash panel: Lights and Visibility
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Caution
Set the headlight beam adjustment in such a way as to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
Switch for hazard warning lights 
– Press switch  ⇒fig. 35 to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard warning light system is switched on. The in dicator light for the turn signals and the indicator light in the switch also flash at the same time. You can also switch on the hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off.
Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:
•you encounter traffic congestion,
•your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal   and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off
using the turn signal and main beam lever.
The turn signal and main beam le ver perform the following functions:
Right  and left  turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards ⇒fig. 36.
– If you only wish to flash three ti mes (the so-called convenience turn
signal*), push the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pressure point
and release it.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure po int and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
– Switch on the low beam.
– Push the lever forwards - the main beam and warning light in the
instrument cluster come on.
– Pull the lever back into the initial position in order to switch the main
beam off again.
Fig. 35 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
Fig. 36 Turn signal and main beam lever
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