Vehicle Key; Unlocking/Locking With The Key - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Vehicle key

Fig. 11 Key: without/with remote control
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 28.
Two keys are provided with the vehicle
Keys without remote control
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Remote control key
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The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. The operating range of
the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range of the remote control can
be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The remote control key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking
and locking the car manually and also for starting the engine.
The spare key must by initialised by a specialist garage after repair or replace-
ment of the receiver unit. Only then can the remote control key be used again.
WARNING
Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle – even if it is only
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for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
Otherwise, children might start 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
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come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally –
risk of accident!
» Fig. 11.
CAUTION
Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
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against moisture and severe shocks.
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
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etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
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does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres away
Note
If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, which will be able to provide
you with a new one.

Unlocking/locking with the key

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 28.
Unlocking
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Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of travel
(unlocking position) » Fig. 12.
A
Locking
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Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction
of travel (lock position) » Fig. 12.
B
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
» page 186.
Fig. 12
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and lock-
ing the vehicle
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Unlocking and opening
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