Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual page 54

How is the alarm system deactivated?
The alarm system is deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the radio remote
control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is not opened within
30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the vehicle door using the key
within 45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door within 45
seconds, you then have to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the igni-
tion on within 15 seconds after unlocking the door in order to deactivate the 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:
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Bonnet,
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Boot lid,
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Doors,
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Ignition lock,
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Socket of the factory-fitted towing device,
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Angle of the vehicle*,
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Vehicle interior*,
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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
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The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information is avail-
able by a specialist garage.
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance
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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.
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Coding of the radio remote control and the receptor part precludes the use of
the radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor and towing protection monitoring*
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then trig-
gers the alarm.
Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring
– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
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– Press the button at the centre column on the driver side
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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 protection monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next time the car is locked.
Breakdown assistance
Unlocking and locking 53
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Fig. 49 Button for interior
monitor and towing protec-
tion monitoring
⇒ fig.
49,
Technical Data