Unlocking And Locking; Vehicle Key - Skoda 2012 Citigo Owner's Manual

Unlocking and locking

Vehicle key

Introductory information
Fig. 8 Key without remote control/key with remote control (remote control
key)
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. 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!
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Using the system
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.
Note
Please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner if you lose a key as they can obtain a new
one for you.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
» Fig. 8 –  or with
Fig. 9 Remote control key: Remove cover/remove battery
Each remote control key contains a battery which is housed under the cover
» Fig.
B
 does not go on when you press a button on the remote control key. We recom-
mend that you ask a ŠKODA Service Partner to replace the key battery. However,
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 up-
wards. 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.
9. The battery needs replacing if red warning light
» Fig. 9.
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