Anti-Theft Alarm System; Opening/Closing A Door - Skoda 2014 Rapid Owner's Manual

Opening/closing a door

Fig. 32 Door handle/door opening lever
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Read and observe and
Opening from the outside
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Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
to open.
Opening from the inside
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Pull on door opening lever of the respective door and push the door away
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from you.
Closing from the inside
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Grasp pull handle and close the door.
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WARNING
Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
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while driving – risk of death!
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
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range – risk of injury!
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
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vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
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on page 45 first.
» Fig. 32 on the door you wish
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Anti-theft alarm system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
Interior monitor and towing protection
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).
When is the alarm triggered?
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Opening the bonnet.
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Opening the boot lid.
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Opening the doors.
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Manipulation of the ignition lock.
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Vehicle inclination » page 50.
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Movement in the vehicle » page
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Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
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Uncoupling the trailer » page 112, Driving with a trailer.
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Unlocking the driver's door with the key using the lock cylinder (if subse-
quently within 15 s, the ignition is not turned on). For some countries that the
alarm is triggered immediately after unlocking.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
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Unlocking and opening
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