Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 37

Boot lid
Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlock-
ing the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.
Opening the boot lid
⇒ f ig. 15
Press on the handle
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Closing the boot lid
Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒
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A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the
boot lid.
WARNING
● Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
● Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
● Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack -
risk of injury!
Using the system Safety
Fig. 15 Handle of boot lid
and at the same time raise the boot lid.
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Driving Tips
Note
● After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
● The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central lock-
ing. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped
and a door is opened.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Octavia)
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ p age 64.
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Take out the warning triangle
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Press the operating lever in the direction of arrow in order to unlock the boot
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lid. The operating lever is located under the panel
Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
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General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Unlocking and locking
Fig. 16 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
⇒ f ig.
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Technical data
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