Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 41

40 Unlocking and locking
Open the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above the licence plate after unlocking
the vehicle using the key or the radio remote control.
Opening the boot lid
 page 39, fig. 28
– Press on the handle
Closing the boot lid
Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing 
–
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling 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 exhaust
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!
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 locking.
The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and
a door is opened.
and at the same time raise the boot lid.
.
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  page 68.
– Take out the warning triangle A
A
– Press the operating lever in the direction of arrow in order to unlock the boot lid.
The operating lever is located under the panel
– Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid (Estate car)
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  page 68.
– Open up the cover of the lock upwards
Fig. 29 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
 fig. 29.
A
.
B
Fig. 30 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
 fig. 30.