Kessy System - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

KESSY system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking and locking the steering
Switching on the ignition
Switching off the ignition
Emergency ignition shutoff system
Starting engine
Emergency start-up of the engine
Switching the engine off
The KESSY system makes it possible to switch the ignition on/off and to start/
stop the engine without actively using the key.
A key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the steering and
start the vehicle.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition while driving, as the power steering and brake
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booster will no longer operate - risk of accident!
Never leave the keys in the vehicle, if leaving children unattended in the ve-
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hicle. Otherwise the children could start the engine - risk of accident!
Note
After pressing the starter button while the steering is locked, the steering is un-
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locked, the electrical components are activated (e.g. Infotainment, etc.) and the
ignition is switched on.
If you do not leave the vehicle after locking the steering and wish to unlock the
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steering again, press the starter button. At the same time, electrical components
are activated (e.g. Infotainment etc.) and the ignition is switched on.
The KESSY system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine
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while driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergen-
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The steering is not unlocked or locked if the starter button is repeatedly press-
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ed at short intervals.
Unlocking and locking the steering
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
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ings on page 95.
Unlocking
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Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
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Close the driver's door, and the steering is unlocked within 2 seconds.
Locking
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Stop the vehicle.
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Switch off the engine or the ignition by pressing the starter button
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Open the driver's door and the steering is locked.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle is locked.
If the steering is locked and the KESSY system does not manage to unlock the
steering lock the first time (e.g. if the wheels are resting against the curb), the at-
tempt will be repeated twice by the system.
If the steering lock is then not unlocked, the following message is shown in the
instrument cluster display:
Move steering wheel!
or
MOVE STEERING WHEEL
Slightly move the steering and the system will complete 3 more attempts to un-
lock after 2 seconds. At the same time, the indicator light
It is necessary to eliminate the possible cause which is preventing the unlocking
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and then repeat the attempt to unlock the steering.
Fig. 91
Starter button
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flashes.
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Starting-off and Driving
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