Remote Control - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to us-
ing the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable tow
bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.

Remote control

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Synchronising the remote control
CAUTION
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original bat-
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tery.
When replacing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity.
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For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
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Do-it-yourself
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
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Fig. 157 Remove cover/take out battery
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 186.
The battery is located under a cover
We recommend having the key batteries replaced by a specialist garage. Howev-
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er, if you would like to replace the discharged battery yourself proceed as follows.
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Flip out the key.
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Press off the battery cover with your thumb or using a flat screwdriver in the
region of the arrows .
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Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down in
the region of the arrow
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Insert the new battery.
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Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
Note
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The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with
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the remote control key after replacing the battery
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the battery
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is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
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