Remote Control - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
If this procedure is not observed, the vehicle may not meet the national legal
provisions.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Note
The detachable ball rod must always be in the vehicle so that it can be used for
towing, if necessary.

Remote control

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Synchronising the remote control
replace battery in the remote control the auxiliary heating (auxiliary
heating)
CAUTION
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
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service partner.
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
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For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Note
If a key has an affixed decorative cover, this will be destroyed when the bat-
tery is replaced. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 223 Remove cover/take out battery
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Read and observe
The battery change is carried out as follows.
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Flip out the key.
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Press off the battery cover
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screwdriver in region
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Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
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Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
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Insert the new battery.
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Insert the battery cover
Synchronising the remote control
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Read and observe
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may
not be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control
key are actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the
equipment or the battery in the remote control key has been replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
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Press any button on the remote control key.
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Unlock the door with the key via the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing
the button.
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and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
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Emergency equipment, and self-help
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