Electric Boot Lid - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

Boot lid opening/closing
Fig. 42 Opening / closing tailgate
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Read and observe on page 58 first.
For vehicles without the KESSY after unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be
opened with the button in the handle above the number plate.
Opening
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Press the button in the direction of arrow
A
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Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
Closing
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Grasp the mount and lift in the direction of arrow
B
Delayed locking of the boot lid
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Read and observe on page 58 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol key  on the key, then the door is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key  on the key.
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Electric boot lid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating description
Set the top position of the lid
Malfunctions
The boot lid (hereinafter only as a lid) can be operated electrically and manual
in the event of an emergency » page
If the lid hits an obstacle when opening or closing, it stops and an audible sig-
nal sounds. When closing the flap is lifted additionally.
WARNING
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
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the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!
Never drive with the lid open or unlatched, as otherwise exhaust gases
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may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
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there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the lid manually during an electrical closing process -
there is a risk of damaging the electric lid operation system.
CAUTION
Before opening or closing the lid, check if there are any objects in the open-
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ing or closing range which could obstruct the movement (e.g. a load on the
roof rack or on the trailer, etc.) – risk of causing damage to the lid!
In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g by a thick layer of snow), the
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opening process of the lid can be interrupted. Remove the snow from the lid to
re-enable the electrical operation.
If the lid closes automatically (e.g. under load of snow), you will hear an inter-
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mittent beep.
Always close the flap before disconnecting the battery.
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Unlocking and opening
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