Unlocking And Locking; Vehicle Key - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Unlocking and locking

Vehicle key

Introductory information
Fig. 8 Key: without/with remote control
Two keys are provided with the vehicle. Depending on the equipment, your vehi-
cle can be equipped with keys without radio remote control
radio remote control» Fig. 8 – .
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.
The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. electrical 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!
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.
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Using the system
Note
Please contact a ŠKODA Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a new one for
you.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 9 Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery that is located under the cover
» Fig.
A
» Fig. 8 –  or with
after you press a button on the remote control key
We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA Partner to replace the key battery. Howev-
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 arrows
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Remove the discharged battery from the key by pressing the battery down-
wards in the region of arrow
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Insert the new battery.
Ensure that the "+" symbol on the battery is facing upwards. The correct polarity
is shown on the battery cover.
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Place the battery cover on the key and press it down until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.
9. If the battery is discharged, the red indicator light
» Fig. 9.
1
.
2
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does not flash
B
» Fig. 14 on page 32.
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