Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 46

The panoramic sliding/tilting roof (abbreviated in the following as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is higher than -20 °C.
The sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switching
the ignition off. However, as soon as the driver or front passenger's door is
opened it is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it is possible that the
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sliding/tilting roof does not operate correctly. Next, move the rotary switch into
position » Fig. 25 on page 44, pull it, and hold onto the recess downwards
A
and forwards tightly. The sliding/tilting roof opens and closes again after around
10 seconds. Do not release the control dial until it has done so.
Operation
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
Comfort position
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Turn the switch to position » Fig.
C
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind
noise is reduced.
Open partially
›
Turn the switch to a position in area
44
Using the system
Fig. 25
Control dial for the sliding/tilting
roof
25.
.
D
Open fully
›
Turn the switch to position
sition).
Tilting roof
›
Turn the switch to position
›
Press the switch in the region of the lug
Closing
›
Turn the switch to position
›
Press the switch on the recess
Force limiter
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. The sliding/tilting roof stops
and moves back several centimetres when it cannot be closed because there is
something in the way (e.g. ice). The sliding/tilting roof can be fully closed without
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a force limiter by pressing the switch on the recess down and then pushing it for-
ward until the sliding/tilting roof is fully closed
WARNING
When closing the sliding/tilting roof proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vicinity
of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the opening
mechanism.
Convenience operation of Sliding/tilting roof

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 43.
The sliding/tilting roof can be operated by locking/unlocking using the key or us-
ing the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows:
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Press and hold the symbol button  on the remote control key.
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Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
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In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned po-
B
.
A
towards the roof.
E
» Fig. 25.
A
down and then pull it forwards.
E
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» Fig. 14 on page 31.
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» Fig. 14 on page 31.
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