Tailgate; Automatic Locking - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Tailgate

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing

Automatic locking

Emergency unlocking
WARNING
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
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wise, the tailgate might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving if it was
locked – risk of an accident.
Never drive with the tailgate fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
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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 -
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risk of injury!
Note
After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
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anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
The function of the handle above the licence plate is deactivated when starting
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off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking. The func-
tion of the handle is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
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Using the system
Opening/closing
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Fig. 18 Unlock the boot lid/boot lid handle
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
After unlocking the vehicle, you can open the lid by pushing the handle located
above the licence plate.
Opening the boot lid for vehicles without central locking
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Press the  button in the driver's door
direction of the arrow » Fig. 18
Opening the boot lid for vehicles with central locking
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Push the handle and lift the boot lid in the direction of the arrow
Closing
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Pull down the boot lid and close it with a slight swing.
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A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the
boot lid.
Automatic locking
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 34.
If the vehicle was locked before the tailgate was closed, the lid is locked automat-
ically immediately it is closed.
The period after which the tailgate locks automatically can be extended by a spe-
cialist garage.
» Fig. 18 -  and lift the tailgate in the
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» Fig. 18 - .
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