Anti-Theft Alarm System - Skoda 2013 Octavia A7 Owner's Manual

Anti-theft alarm system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
Interior monitor and towing protection
The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
seeking to break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning
signals if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only
as alarm).
An alarm is triggered when the following monitored areas of the vehicle have a
fault.
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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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Vehicle inclination » page 40.
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Interior of car » page 40.
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A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
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Socket of the factory-fitted towing device
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is discon-
nected while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors and
the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of the
anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
» page 168, Driving with a trailer.
Activating/deactivating
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 39.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds
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after the vehicle is locked.
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If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
45 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system or
anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent
the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is un-
locked. If the vehicle is not opened within 45 seconds, the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the key
within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
Note
When the Vehicle is unlocked using the key on the driver's door, insert the key
into the ignition and switch on the ignition in order to deactivate the alarm sys-
tem.
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Unlocking and opening